Though Karen did research and took birthing classes before her first baby, she didnt realize how much advocating for herself could change the course of her birth. She wanted to be the good patient and told herself she could do without the things her bo

After finding wonderfully supportive midwives who were willing to deliver a breech baby at home, Jaime was sure that her first delivery would be peaceful and empowering. Things quickly turned traumatic, however, when she developed a fever and was rushed t

Kelsey would title her VBAC story, When Everything Goes Wrong. This episode is a must-listen as she shares her VBAC birth after testing positive for Group B Strep.Kelseys first provider:Pushed a scheduled C-section due to a possible big babyChose elec

Because of that VBAC, it has opened a new me. I did not birth my daughter. I had a rebirth of myself, a stronger self."Nurul joins Meagan on the podcast today all the way from Singapore! She shares how finding The VBAC Link gave her the hope she need

Dr. Kimberly Spair does it all! She holds a Ph.D. in Holistic Natural Health and Nutrition along with lots of additional certifications and degrees, all of which have helped her create an amazing career around helping others find holistic healing. Dr. Spa

We have a very special guest on the podcast today, Julie Sawaya, who is one of the co-founders of Needed, a company that focuses on providing women with the highest quality of vitamins needed during the entire perinatal period.Julie shares with Meagan the

We are joined today by Dr. Barry Brock, aka The King of VBAC along with one of his VBAC-hopeful patients, Kara. Kara and Meagan ask Dr. Brock VBAC-related questions similarly to how we hope you interview your providers during your VBAC preparation.Dr.

Doulas are great. How do I get one?Hope youre rich, bye!Wait, now I cant have one?We are so happy to be joined once again by our friend, Kaitlin McGreyes with Be Her Village. Meagan and Kaitlin talk all about the benefits of doulas and what they l

Abby Inman is a pelvic floor therapist, a soon-to-be mother of four, and one of the authors of the book Baby Got VBAC: An Inspiring Collection of Wisdom for Better Births After Cesarean. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Abby is advocating for hospital pol

Labor is an event of the mind, the body, and the soul. We have to make sure that we are preparing in each of those elements so that we can then know at the end of the day that we are true to ourselves.Sarah, one of the founders of Birth Made Mindful, jo