Today, we’re diving into the topic of VBACs—Vaginal Birth After Cesareans. We’ll explore the most common reasons for cesarean births, as well as the risks and benefits of choosing a VBAC. Additionally, we’ll discuss factors that might make someone risk out of a VBAC, and compare those risks to those of a repeat cesarean.
To have this conversation today on Yoga|Birth|Babies I haveMeagan Heaton. Meagan co-founded the VBAC Link in 2018. Although she always felt called to the baby world, she really found her love for birth in 2014 after her second C-Section. Through these two birth experiences, her love and passion grew around VBAC. She wanted to help people feel supported and loved. She had two C-sections and then went on to have a VBA2C, and has now supported over 350 families through their birthing journeys as a birth doula.
In addition to sharing her personal VBAC experiences, Meagan and I discuss key questions to ask a care provider to determine if they are truly VBAC-supportive. This is such an important topic, and I can’t wait for you to tune in.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Meagan and how she became passionate in supporting and advocating for VBACs
- Her VBAC story
- The most common reasons for a cesarean
- The benefits of a VBAC
- The risks of a VBAC
- What would risk someone out of trying for a VBAC
- The risks of a repeat cesarean
- Some questions to ask a care provider to see if they are really VBAC friendly
- What the best time gap is between a cesarean and a VBAC
- One final tip or piece of advice you would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Meagan:
Meagan co-founded the VBAC Link in 2018. Although she always felt called to the baby world, she really found her love for birth in 2014 after her second C-Section. Through these two birth experiences, her love and passion grew around VBAC. She wanted to help people feel supported and loved. She had two C-sections and then went on to have a VBA2C, and has now supported over 350 families through their birthing journeys as a birth doula. Her drive is to help women like herself feel educated, supported, and empowered during their birthing time.
Connect with Meagan:
IG: @thevbaclink
FB: The VBAC Link
FB Private group: The VBAC Link Community
Website: thevbaclink.com
Youtube: The VBAC Link
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Birth Story: A Deep Belief in a Desired VBAC with Jessie Valentine
- VBAC Facts Founder Jen Kamel
- Community Birth Story: An Accidental VBAC with Sydney Mulligan
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