VBAC Birth Stories
By Melissa Merino & Stephanie Cannavo
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Episodes: 59
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A podcast featuring Australians sharing their journey of vaginal birth after caesarean. Through sharing and learning from each other's lived experiences the podcast is designed to empower and educate those whose VBAC journey may have just begun, help all expecting mums achieve a more natural birth if that is their intention, and better inform birth professionals about one's journey to a VBAC.
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58 | Rachel's unmedicated VBAC in hospital after 35 hours of labour following an emergency caesarean; Private Hospitals, Doula
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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57 | Rosalie's Homebirth Transfer VBAC following an Emergency Maternal Assisted Caesarean after Induction; Posterior Babies, Deep Transverse Arrest, PTSD, IVF, Same Sex Couple, Face Presentation.
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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56 | Birth After Caesarean - In conversation with Dr Hazel Keedle - PhD, Author, Midwife, Academic, and VBAC mum.
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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55 | Shelley's VBAC with COVID19 following a planned caesarean due to HSV1 Genital; Genital herpes, covid, breastfeeding, private hospital and public hospital
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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54 | Amielia's VBAC at 42 weeks and 6 days following an emergency caesarean after induction at 41 weeks and 5 days; Indigenous Australian, 'FTP' at 2cm, Group B Strep, VBAC with shorter birth-interval, Meconium stained waters, Special care nursery, Doula
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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53 | Tina's drug-free VBAC following an emergency caesarean at 2cm dilation; Public Hospital, Meconium in waters, TTN, NICU, Episiotomy, Student Midwife
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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52 | Katelyn's homebirth transfer caesarean following a caesarean after induction; Private Hospital, Private Midwife, Posterior Labour, Obstructed Labours, Late-term gestations, Vaginismus
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May 06, 2022 |
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51 | Kate's VBAC with an epidural in theatre following an emergency caesarean; Posterior Labours, Augmented Labours, Infant Tongue Ties, Episiotomy, Forceps, Public Hospital
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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50 | Laura's swift waterbirth VBAC following an emergency caesarean involving induction (post-dates) and a surprise breech baby; MGP (Midwifery Group Practice), Public Hospital, NICU
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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49 | Jaihden's positive VBAC with Induction (AROM) and epidural following an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic, perinatal depression and anxiety, and postnatal depression; Gestational Diabetes, Private Obstetrician
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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48 | Michelle's switch from hospital to homebirth VBAC following an Emergency Caesarean; Public Hospitals, Private Midwife, Cervical Lip, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Perinatal Anxiety
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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47 | Kirsten's homebirth with a 4.5kg posterior baby following an emergency caesarean and vaginal first birth; Higher BMI, 4th degree tear, Birth Trauma, Induction, Epidural, Twins, Breastfeeding, Private OB, Public Hospital, Private Midwife
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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46 | Sammy's posterior labour VBAC following an emergency caesarean with a posterior baby; Birth Trauma, PNA, MGP, Private Midwife, Doula, Tandem breastfeeding, Public Hospital
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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45 | Rosie's 2 VBACs following pregnancy loss and an emergency caesarean; Medical termination, Chorioamnionitis, Premature birth, Epidural, Gestational Diabetes, Precipitous Birth, Calmbirth, Private OBGYN
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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44 | Amy's twin VBAC following infant loss after emergency caesarean at 36 weeks due to placental abruption; Breastfeeding challenges, PICU, Gestational Diabetes, Posterior and Breech baby, Public Hospital
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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43 | Kasey's drug-free VBAC following an emergency caesarean due to a Bandl Ring; Induction, Posterior and Obstructed Labour, Epidural, Breastfeeding struggles, Allergies, Episiotomy, Public Hospital
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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42 | Nadima's drug-free VBAC with a 4kg baby following an emergency caesarean after induction; 51 hour labour, MGP, Public Hospitals, Hypnobirthing
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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41 | Zara's experience of uterine rupture and emergency caesarean following a planned caesarean for breech; ECV, Birth Trauma, PND, Low iron levels, Prodromal Labour, Augmented Labour, Posterior baby, MGP
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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40 | Birth in the Time of Covid and Maternity Care in Australia: Hannah Dahlen
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Aug 15, 2021 |
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39 | Mel's surprise breech 2VBAC homebirth following a prior caesarean for breech; Congenital Heart Defect (VSD), PROM, Neonatal Resuscitation
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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38 | Jess' 2 vaginal births, one of which a drug-free VBAC following a caesarean with twins; Private Hospitals, MGP Public Hospital, Child with special needs, Hip Dysplasia, Miscarriage, Calmbirth
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Positive COVID-19 Birth Reflections
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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36 | Erin's story of repeat emergency caesarean during a post COVID-19 3-day lockdown period; Type 1 Diabetes, Induction, Group B streptococcus, Birth support restrictions, Student midwife, Public hospital
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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35 | Mara's drug-free VBAC with a short birth interval following emergency caesarean with a posterior baby; Augmented Labour, Cervical Lip, Birth Trauma, Doula, Premature Baby, NICU, Public Hospital
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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34 | Lara's positive gentle caesarean due to breech positioning + drug-free VBAC; PCOS, Miscarriage, Shoulder Dystocia, Velamentous Cord, MGP, Doula, Public Hospital
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May 14, 2021 |
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33 | Emma's positive induced VBAC with a low-dose epidural following an emergency caesarean after induction; 4.28kg VBAC Baby, Cervical Scar Tissue, LLETZ procedure, Migraines, Private Hospital, Public Hospital, MGP, Calmbirth
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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32 | Crystal's drug-free VBAC following elective caesarean with twins; Breech, Breastfeeding, ECV, Small Babies, "Failing" Placenta, Public Hospitals, MGP, Hypnobirthing
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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31 | Kate's HBAC - Switch from hospital to homebirth at 35 weeks; Emergency Caesarean, Post-Dates, Overactive Pelvic Floor, Gestational Diabetes, High BMI, Public Hospitals, MGP, Private Midwife, Doula
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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30 | In conversation with Calmbirth Director Karen McClay on birth preparation and her own VBAC journey
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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29 | Renee's two positive emergency caesarean births following induction; Midwifery Group Practice, Babies not engaged at term, Cord Prolapse, Rare reaction to Prostaglandin Gel
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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28 | Talia's Breech VBAC and 2VBAC following emergency caesarean after induction for post-dates; Unexplained infertility, Geriatric, Pubic Hospitals, Breech Clinic, Augmented Labour, Doula, Caseload Midwifery Care
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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27 | Vanessa's accidental homebirth following an emergency caesarean after induction; PROM, Private Hospital, High BMI, Doula, GP-shared care, Public Hospital
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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26 | Siobhan's drug-free VBAC following elective caesarean due to breech positioning; Posterior Labour, ECV, Student Midwife, MGP, Birth Centre at Public Hospital
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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25 | Nikii's drug-free VBA2C; Emergency caesareans, Epidural, Meconium in waters, Short Inter-pregnancy Interval, Doula, Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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24 | Michela's Homebirth after an Emergency Caesarean (HBAC); Breech, ECV, Private Obstetrician, Private Midwife, Doula
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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23 | Catherine's drug-free VBAC following an emergency caesarean with a posterior baby; Private Obstetrician, Private Hospital, hired Midwife, Low PAPP-A level, Hypnobirthing
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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22 | Midwife Hannah's positive induced VBAC following an emergency caesarean with a posterior baby; Gestational Hypertension, Public Hospitals, Continuity of Midwifery Care
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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21 | Kristi's drug-free VBAC with a 4.75kg/10 lbs. baby following emergency caesarean after induction for Cholestasis; PTSD, Posterior babies, Doula, MGP, Public Hospitals
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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20 | Sophia's story of emergency repeat caesarean with her baby with Down syndrome following elective caesarean for Polyhydramnios and suspected large baby; Private Hospital, Public Hospital, Midwifery Group Practice
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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19 | COVID-19 Birth, Doula restrictions - Jessica's VBAC with an epidural following emergency caesarean after induction for high blood pressure; Public Hospital, Private Hospital, Meconium in waters, Hypnobirthing
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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18 I The Birth Map - Rethinking the Birth Plan with Catherine Bell
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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17 | Jess' story of accidental homebirth following a VBAC with an epidural; Elective caesarean due to breech positioning; Doula, Hypnobirthing, Public Hospital
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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16 | COVID-19 Birth - Midwife Michal's 2 VBACs following an emergency caesarean with a posterior baby; Private Hospital, Private Obstetricians
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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15 | Aimee's 2 VBAC homebirths following a homebirth transfer due to Placental Abruption; Pregnancy Loss, Private Midwife, Doula, Public Hospital
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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14 | Midwife Amberley's drug-free VBAC following an emergency caesarean; Breech baby, Continued Midwifery Care, Private Midwife, Public Hospital
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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13 | Marion's homebirth transfer following emergency caesarean after induction for suspected static foetal growth; Bandl's Ring, Private Hospital, Private Midwives, Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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12 | Midwife Annalise's VBA2C waterbirth with insulin-dependent Gestational Diabetes; PND/PNA, Scoliosis, Public Hospital
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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11 | Ashleigh's story of repeat emergency caesarean following a successful VBAC; Caseload Midwifery Care, Public Hospital, Placental Abruption, Bandl's Ring, Calmbirth
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May 27, 2020 |
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10 | Midwife Emma's VBAC with an epidural following elective maternal-assisted caesarean due to maternal anxiety; Private Obstetrician, GBS positive to negative, Meconium in waters, Shoulder Dystocia, Re-lactation
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May 14, 2020 |
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9 | Natasha's drug-free VBAC with a special scar after an emergency caesarean following 3 day labour, epidural and Pitocin drip; posterior and transverse babies, doula, COVID-19 postpartum, Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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8 | Stephanie's unmedicated Twin (Di/Di) VBAC following induction and emergency caesarean; Private Midwife, Midwifery Group Practice, Public Hospital
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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7 | VBAC Matters - A conversation with VBAC researcher Hazel Keedle
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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6 | Katelyn's drug-free VBAC with a special shaped uterus following induction and emergency caesarean; Uterus Didelphys, Private Hospital, NICU, Hypnobirthing
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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5 | Andrea's waterbirth VBAC following an elective caesarean due to Gastroschisis; Public Hospital, NICU, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Calmbirth
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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4 | Kate's 2 drug-free VBACs following emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic; IVF, waterbirth, Private Midwife, Public Hospital, Private OB, Calmbirth
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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3 | Erin's homebirth after two emergency caesareans; posterior babies, meconium in waters, Private Midwife, Doula, Public Hospital
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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2 | Mel's unmedicated VBAC following elective caesarean for breech; Gestational Diabetes, Doula, Caseload Midwifery, Public Hospital
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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1 | Steph's unmedicated VBAC following induction and emergency caesarean; Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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Introduction
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Feb 21, 2020 |