Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here.Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and motherhood on your terms, ensuring you're not just going with the flow but being an active participant in your own story. On this podcast you'll get some input and advice on questions like these:- What is a VBAC?- Can I have a VBAC?- How can I avoid a c-section?- How can I find a VBAC supportive provider?- Will having a c-section impact breastfeeding?- How to prepare for an unmedicated birth?- Is home birth safe?- How can I have a low intervention hospital birth?- What are my birth rights?- How to heal from birth trauma?- What can I do to make the transition from one to two kids easier?- How does acupuncture help fertility and overall wellness?- What is uterine rupture and what is the risk of uterine rupture?- Can I have a VBAC after multiple c-sections (VBA2C, VBA3C)?- Can I have a home birth after cesarean (HBAC)?- Should I have labor induced?And you'll hear a range of birth stories including:- VBAC birth stories- HBAC birth stories- Home birth stories- Free birth and unassisted birth stories- Low intervention hospital birth stories- Traumatic birth stories and discussion of birth trauma- Unmedicated birth storiesSome of the experts you'll hear me talk to include:- Doulas- Childbirth educators- Acupuncturists- Chiropractors- Lactation Consultants- Doctors- Midwives- Nurses- Pelvic floor therapistsSubscribe to Motherhood Flow now on your favorite podcast platform. I'm Hannah Gill, mother of two, VBAC mom, VBAC doula, and birth educator. I have a passion for helping women learn about and prepare for VBAC and take ownership of their birth experience. You can learn more about me and the services I offer at https://www.thehannahgill.com or on Instagram at @thehannahgill.Please remember that this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.

  1. NOV 11

    Is an epidural required for a VBAC?

    Text Hannah!Are you considering an unmedicated VBAC but feeling unsure about how to prepare or if it's even possible? In this episode I dive into the misconceptions around unmedicated VBACs and I discuss essential preparation strategies (both physical and mental) that can help you approach your VBAC with confidence.Tune in for action steps to help you prepare for your low-intervention unmedicated VBAC!https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehanna...

    22 min

  2. OCT 28

    Naturopathic Medicine, Hormones, Fertility, and Perimenopause with Dr. Robyn Wright

    Text Hannah!If you're a woman in your 30's and beyond, you'll want to tune into this episode.Hormones play a key role in our overall health, especially when it comes to fertility, perimenopause, and menopause. But have you wondered how to balance them naturally without getting on some sort of hormonal birth control?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robyn Wright, a naturopathic doctor specializing in women's hormones, to discuss how your hormones affect fertility, the transitions of perimen...

    37 min

  3. OCT 14

    Last minute VBAC tip for the procrastinating mom

    Text Hannah!If you are later in your VBAC pregnancy, looking back thinking, "I did nothing to prepare." then this episode is definitely for you. I'm giving my top tip for the last-minute, procrastinating moms out there who just don't have the time or energy to do it all.https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide...

    6 min

  4. SEP 30

    Hard truth? A scheduled repeat c-section may not give you the control you're hoping for.

    Text Hannah!I want to start out by saying I'm NOT anti-c-section. I'm not against scheduling repeat c-sections simply because YOU want to. What I'm against is unnecessary c-sections. Coerced or pressured c-sections. C-sections chosen without full informed consent.I've heard many women say that want to have some control over their birth the second time around so they are scheduling a repeat c-section. But is that really what puts you in control?In this episode, I share some misconceptions abou...

    10 min

  5. SEP 23

    VBAC after twin c-section. Bailey's redemptive VBAC story.

    Text Hannah!https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

    1h 1m

  6. SEP 16

    There is power in envisioning your VBAC experience.

    Text Hannah!Confidence and clarity is so important when preparing for a VBAC, but how do you actually get to that point?In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that every woman who is preparing for a VBAC needs.I also share one simple action you can take today to start believing in yourself and your body's ability to birth.Tune in for some tangible empowerment that will help you work through fear and doubt so you can feel ready for your VBAC journey.https://thehannahgill.com/firstst...

    17 min

  7. SEP 9

    Is it possible to have a homebirth after a c-section? Aly McClain's 3 HBAC stories.

    Text Hannah!On today's episode, Aly McClain, RN of the Peaceful Homebirth Podcast tells us her 4 different birth stories (including 3 HBACs) and how her experiences inspired her to help other women navigate homebirth.Connect with Aly: Peaceful Homebirth PodcastWebsite- www.peacefulhomebirth.comFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirthHomebirth Essentials- https://birth-bliss-beyond.ck.page/a775623bb3Application for VIP Coaching- bit.ly/phpapphttps://thehannahgill.com/fi...

    47 min

  8. AUG 19

    Should you change providers for your VBAC?

    Text Hannah!Finding a VBAC supportive provider is really freaking hard in a lot of areas and it can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for a VBAC.So when it's time to decide whether or not to stay with the same provider who did your c-section you might be wondering what to do. The majority of people in the birth world would tell you NOT to stay with the same provider.Tune in to hear my thoughts on this!https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www...

    7 min
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Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here.Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and motherhood on your terms, ensuring you're not just going with the flow but being an active participant in your own story. On this podcast you'll get some input and advice on questions like these:- What is a VBAC?- Can I have a VBAC?- How can I avoid a c-section?- How can I find a VBAC supportive provider?- Will having a c-section impact breastfeeding?- How to prepare for an unmedicated birth?- Is home birth safe?- How can I have a low intervention hospital birth?- What are my birth rights?- How to heal from birth trauma?- What can I do to make the transition from one to two kids easier?- How does acupuncture help fertility and overall wellness?- What is uterine rupture and what is the risk of uterine rupture?- Can I have a VBAC after multiple c-sections (VBA2C, VBA3C)?- Can I have a home birth after cesarean (HBAC)?- Should I have labor induced?And you'll hear a range of birth stories including:- VBAC birth stories- HBAC birth stories- Home birth stories- Free birth and unassisted birth stories- Low intervention hospital birth stories- Traumatic birth stories and discussion of birth trauma- Unmedicated birth storiesSome of the experts you'll hear me talk to include:- Doulas- Childbirth educators- Acupuncturists- Chiropractors- Lactation Consultants- Doctors- Midwives- Nurses- Pelvic floor therapistsSubscribe to Motherhood Flow now on your favorite podcast platform. I'm Hannah Gill, mother of two, VBAC mom, VBAC doula, and birth educator. I have a passion for helping women learn about and prepare for VBAC and take ownership of their birth experience. You can learn more about me and the services I offer at https://www.thehannahgill.com or on Instagram at @thehannahgill.Please remember that this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.

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