Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
By Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
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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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58. Preparing for My Second VBAC (I'm Pregnant!)
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May 02, 2025 |
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57: Doula Support During C-Sections
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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56: How to Choose the Best Hospital for Your VBAC and Best Maternity Care Hospitals with Dr. Jennifer Winston from U.S. News & World Report
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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55: How Long to Wait Between Your C-Section and VBAC
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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54: Pelvic floor exercise after c-section and to prepare for VBAC with Dr. Jessica London, PT, DPT, PCES
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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53: 5 Questions to Ask Your Provider About VBAC
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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52: More Nurses, Fewer c-sections. Why Hospital Staff Matters More Than You Think.
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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51: How Are You Preparing for a VBAC?
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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50: Navigating Boundaries, Postpartum Emotions, and Building Confidence with Alexis Adams MS, LMHC
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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49: Why You May Choose to Have an HBAC. Chelsea's Homebirth After Cesarean Story.
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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48: Is An Epidural Required for a VBAC?
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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47: Naturopathic Medicine, Hormones, Fertility, and Perimenopause with Dr. Robyn Wright
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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46: Last Minute VBAC Tip for the Procrastinating Mom
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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45: Hard truth? A scheduled repeat c-section may not give you the control you're hoping for.
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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44: VBAC after twin c-section. Bailey's redemptive VBAC story.
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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43: There is power in envisioning your VBAC experience.
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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42: Is it possible to have a homebirth after a c-section? Aly McClain's 3 HBAC stories.
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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41: Should you change providers for your VBAC?
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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40: Worried about breastfeeding? Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares tips for breastfeeding success.
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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39: Are you choosing to get cervical checks during pregnancy and labor? Some pros and cons to consider when making this decision.
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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38: Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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37: Is your skin acting funky during pregnancy? Here are some unexpected pregnancy skin issues.
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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36: How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids?
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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35: A positive VBAC after a miscarriage and c-section with Morgan Martin.
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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34: Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago
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May 27, 2024 |
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33: What is the easiest way to learn all the things about VBAC preparation?
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May 22, 2024 |
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32: Will having a doula increase my chances for a VBAC?
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May 13, 2024 |
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31: How to Prepare for the Birth You DON'T Want with HeHe Stewart
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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30: Can I Have a VBAC After Multiple C-Sections? Petra’s VBA3C story.
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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29: It's Okay to Prioritize Yourself
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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28: The Main Mistake You're Making as a Doula Supporting VBAC
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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27: Katie Spinks' Story: Uterine Rupture, Pitocin Use, Birth Trauma, and Special Needs Children
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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26: PODCAST REBRAND. Welcome to Motherhood Flow!
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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25: Should Your Hire a Doula for Your VBAC?
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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24: MamasteFit Podcast: Sharing my C-Section and VBAC Birth Stories with Gina and Roxanne.
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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23: Goodbye 2023. Hello 2024!
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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22: Can Reiki therapy help heal trauma? Learn all about Reiki with Madison Mellencamp
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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21: Should you have a VBAC or a repeat c-section?
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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20: How Acupuncture Can Help with Fertility, Breech Babies, and Postpartum Wellness
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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19: What are some signs and symptoms of postpartum PTSD?
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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18: Lead with Empathy Podcast: Discussing birth empowerment and autonomy with Holly Logan, MSN, FNP-BC, RN
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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17: How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 1)
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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17: How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 2)
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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16: Q&A: Having More Kids, People Judging Your Children, and Comparing Postpartum Recovery
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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15: Should you be induced for birth? Discussing the pros and cons of labor induction.
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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14: Doula Work, VBAC, and Induction with Julie Pichon
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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13: Q&A: Healing After Multiple C-Sections and Balancing Time with Two Kids
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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12: Guess Who's Back...Back Again...
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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11: Will Breastfeeding be Easier After a VBAC vs a C-Section?
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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10: Coping and Growing Through Loss: VBAC/HBAC with JoyLily Young
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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9: Q&A: Pumping Issues, Starting a Local Podcast, Doula Roles, and C-Section Scars
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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8: My birth was beautiful and uncomplicated, so why did my baby end up in the NICU?
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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7: How to Navigate Postpartum After Birth Trauma
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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6: Trusting Birth & Honoring the Innate Process While Respecting Potential Challenges
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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5: My VBAC birth story. Yes, you can have an unmedicated hospital VBAC.
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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4: Q&A: The Unknowns of Labor, Baby's Position, and Tearing During Birth
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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3: Radical Responsibility & How to Take Ownership and Have an Empowered Birth Experience
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May 25, 2023 |
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1: How to Cope with a Traumatic Unplanned C-Section
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May 20, 2023 |
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2: Q&A: Postpartum Rest, Doula Work, and Time Between Births for VBAC
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May 20, 2023 |
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Welcome to Motherhood Flow
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May 08, 2023 |