Doula work and the landscape of the maternity care system has drastically changed over time.  On today's episode, I talk to Julie about her 20+ years as a Doula, VBAC specialist, and breastfeeding educator and advocate. Julie was my doula for my VBAC in 2022 and has been a friend and mentor on my journey into birthwork. In this episode, we dive into the following: <ul><li>Julie's early passion for birth and her start into doula work.</li><li>How the space of VBAC support has changed since the 90's and Julie's top tips for a VBAC.</li><li>Induction rates and why in the world they could be so high.</li><li>…and so much more!</li></ul>Visit Julie's website: <a href='https://www.birth-by-design.com'>www.birth-by-design.com</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2157457/open_sms">Text Hannah!</a><ul> <li> First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: <a href='https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps'>https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps</a> </li> <li> Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: <a href='https://thehannahgill.com/quiz'>https://thehannahgill.com/quiz</a> </li> <li> Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: <a href='https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips'>https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips</a> </li> </ul>

Doula work and the landscape of the maternity care system has drastically changed over time. On today's episode, I talk to Julie about her 20+ years as a Doula, VBAC specialist, and breastfeeding educator and advocate. Julie was my doula for my VBAC in 2022 and has been a friend and mentor on my journey into birthwork. In this episode, we dive into the following: Julie's early passion for birth and her start into doula work.How the space of VBAC support has changed since the 90's and Julie's top tips for a VBAC.Induction rates and why in the world they could be so high.…and so much more!Visit Julie's website: www.birth-by-design.com. Text Hannah! 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

Doula work and the landscape of the maternity care system has drastically changed over time.&nbsp; On today's episode, I talk to Julie about her 20+ years as a Doula, VBAC specialist, and breastfeeding educator and advocate. Julie was my doula for my VBAC in 2022 and has been a friend and mentor on my journey into birthwork. In this episode, we dive into the following: <ul><li>Julie's early passion for birth and her start into doula work.</li><li>How the space of VBAC support has changed since the 90's and Julie's top tips for a VBAC.</li><li>Induction rates and why in the world they could be so high.</li><li>…and so much more!</li></ul>Visit Julie's website: <a href="https://www.birth-by-design.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.birth-by-design.com</a>. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2157457/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Text Hannah!</a><ul> <li> First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: <a href="https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps</a> </li> <li> Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: <a href="https://thehannahgill.com/quiz" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://thehannahgill.com/quiz</a> </li> <li> Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: <a href="https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips</a> </li> </ul>

14: Doula Work, VBAC, and Induction with Julie Pichon

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.&nbsp; 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 stories Some of the experts you'll hear me talk to include: - Doulas - Childbirth educators - Acupuncturists - Chiropractors - Lactation Consultants - Doctors - Midwives - Nurses - Pelvic floor therapists Subscribe to Motherhood Flow now on your favorite podcast platform.&nbsp; 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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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 stories Some of the experts you'll hear me talk to include: - Doulas - Childbirth educators - Acupuncturists - Chiropractors - Lactation Consultants - Doctors - Midwives - Nurses - Pelvic floor therapists Subscribe 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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