The VBAC Link

The VBAC Link


Latest Episodes

Episode 238 Kaitlyn's Viral Hospital Birth + What You Need to Know
June 07, 2023

A few months ago we posted a video clip from Kaitlyns birth taken by Danielle Wilstead at Wild Oak Birth Photography and it went viral! We have Kaitlyn and Danielle with us on the podcast today sharing the backstory behind her inspiring video.In the vid

Episode 237 Morgan's Surprise HBAC + AFI
May 31, 2023

Today we are joined by a truly amazing woman of strength, Morgan. She recently retired after 25 years of active duty service in the Coast Guard and is a mama to two boys and one girl, each with their own very unique birth stories. Morgan’s first baby was

Episode 236 Carlise's VBAC + Signing an AMA
May 24, 2023

When the empowering VBAC experience she envisioned took a hostile and combative turn, Carlise knew she needed to change birth locations immediately. Though signing an AMA was not something she thought she would ever have to do, Carlise found the strength

Episode 235 Brittany's VBA2C + Foley Induction with Zero Dilation
May 17, 2023

Brittanys first C-section came after a long and exhausting pushing phase with no progress. Her second C-section came after providers gave her a 50/50 chance of VBAC success due to the VBAC calculator. Brittany chose a repeat Cesarean for the comfort of a

Episode 234 Sydney's VBAC + Do We Really Have to Have a Baby by 40 Weeks?
May 10, 2023

Sydney joins Meagan on the podcast today to share her VBAC story and talk about her experiences going past 42 weeks for both of her pregnancies. Meagan shares a story about one of her doula clients who went past 43 weeks! Sydney and Meagan discuss how due

Episode 233 Morgan's Empowering VBAC + The Power of Doulas
May 03, 2023

Morgans story is full of so much joy! You will be smiling ear to ear when you finish listening to Morgan tell her VBAC story alongside her VBAC Link Doula, Jennie. She is a beautiful example of why The VBAC Link Podcast exists. We want these stories to i

Episode 232 Rachel's VBAC + Placenta Previa + C-Sections & Dental Health
April 26, 2023

Rachel is a pediatric dentist who owns her own practice in Pensacola, Florida. She fought for an empowering second birth experience even with an initial diagnosis of complete placenta previa. When her placenta thankfully moved, Rachel was cleared to go fo

CAM #3 Blyss Young Answers Your Questions
April 24, 2023

Blyss Young is a seasoned home birth midwife who has so much knowledge, experience, and a special heart for VBAC. Blyss hosts her own podcast, Birthing Instincts, alongside her cohost Dr. Stuart Fischbein where they normalize physiologic birth outside of

Episode 231 Janelle's Unmedicated Hospital VBAC + It's Okay to Say No!
April 19, 2023

Janelle is such an inspiration. You can feel her beautiful spirit as she shares her birth stories with us today.She talks about how its okay if your life circumstances dont allow for the perfect birth setup. Janelle was able to adapt and make peace wit

Episode 230 Riley's VBAC + Length Between Pregnancies
April 12, 2023

Riley shares valuable lessons learned as a first-time mama not knowing what to advocate for or how to advocate for herself during labor. Something as small as bringing your own gown to the hospital can make all the difference in finding your power. Riley