The VBAC Circle

Join us as Abbey shares her inspiring journey through three births. Her first was a planned caesarean due to breech presentation. Her second was an attempted VBAC, resulting in an unplanned caesarean due to 'failure to progress'. And finally, her third birth was a positive VBA2C. Abbey also generously shares her experience of birth trauma and how she managed this in the postnatal period.Follow the podcast and find us on instagram (@vbaccircle) to stay up to date on all episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit 5 stars and leave a review - it helps others find the show.

In this conversation, Justine takes us back in time, 20 odd years, to the birth of her three (now adult) children. She shares her profound journey through motherhood, detailing her experiences with two caesarean sections, postpartum depression, and then her empowering VBAC. She discusses the challenges and isolation of postpartum depression, the importance of support systems, and her transformation into a postpartum and birth doula. To connect with Justine, visit her instagram @nurturingwaysFollow @vbaccircle to stay up to date on all episodes.

Tiahna shares her journey through two pregnancies and births. She details her experience with a breech baby and fears of inter-uterine growth restriction, leading to a caesarean birth. She then takes us through her second pregnancy and her empowering VBAC experience. While she had her dream birth, her second postpartum was a rollercoaster that began with a haemorrhage and manual removal of placenta in theatre. Her story is a beautiful demonstration that no two babies are the same, and no two births are the same. Follow @vbaccircle to stay up to date on all episodes.

In this conversation, Katrina shares her transformative journey through three birth experiences, focusing on her desire for a VBAC in her second and third pregnancies. She discusses the importance of finding supportive care and the empowering experience of her most recent birth, a VBA2C. Katrina emphasizes the significance of being informed and prepared for childbirth, as well as the lessons learned from each of her births, ultimately highlighting the strength gained from her experiences.

Welcome to the Circle. In this conversation, Britt shares her journey through IVF, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She details the challenges and triumphs of her experiences, from her decision to have a planned caesarean due to breech positioning, her challenges with breastfeeding, and pursuit of a VBAC. Britt reflects on the lessons learned and the importance of mental health in the postpartum period. Her story emphasises resilience, acceptance, and the beauty of motherhood, regardless of the path taken to bring a child into the world.Follow @vbaccircle to stay up to date on all episodes.

In this conversation, Symon shares her transformative journey through four pregnancies and three births, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges she faced. She discusses the importance of feeling safe and supported in the birthing process, the impact of hospital protocols on her experiences, and the lessons learned from each birth. Symon emphasises the significance of mental health and self-advocacy in navigating the complexities of maternal care, ultimately leading to a positive VBA2C experience that reshaped her understanding of motherhood.Symon is a perinatal and trauma therapist. To view her resources, visit: https://contigochildandfamily.com.au/resourcesFollow @vbacstories to stay up to date on all episodes.