Deciding between a VBAC and a repeat cesarean is a hard and very personal decision. There are some questions to ask yourself and factors to consider when making this choice. If you’ve been wondering which birth option may be right for you, this is a great episode to get you thinking about what you want to do. And if you're a doula wanting to help support your clients through this choice, you can benefit from this episode as well. Resources Mentioned: <ul><li><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/c-section/expert-answers/c-sections/faq-20058380#:~:text=The%20more%20C%2Dsections%20you,the%20cervix%20(placenta%20previa).'>Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?</a></li><li><a href='https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-delivery'>ACOG Frequently Asked Questions about VBAC</a></li><li><a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24566357/'>Cesarean section and placental disorders in subsequent pregnancies</a></li><li><a href='https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/obstetric-care-consensus/articles/2018/12/placenta-accreta-spectrum#:~:text=For%20women%20with%20placenta%20previa,or%20more%20cesarean%2C%20respectively%2013.'>ACOG Placenta Accreta Spectrum</a></li><li><a href='https://specialscars.org/'>Special Scars</a></li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2157457/open_sms">Text Hannah!</a><ul> <li> VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: <a href='https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan'>https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan</a> </li> <li> Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: <a href='https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz'>https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz</a> </li> <li> VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Professionals: <a href='https://thehannahgill.com/vcbp-enroll'>https://thehannahgill.com/vcbp-enroll</a> </li> </ul>

Deciding between a VBAC and a repeat cesarean is a hard and very personal decision. There are some questions to ask yourself and factors to consider when making this choice. If you’ve been wondering which birth option may be right for you, this is a great episode to get you thinking about what you want to do. And if you're a doula wanting to help support your clients through this choice, you can benefit from this episode as well. Resources Mentioned: Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?ACOG Frequently Asked Questions about VBACCesarean section and placental disorders in subsequent pregnanciesACOG Placenta Accreta SpectrumSpecial ScarsText Hannah! VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Professionals: https://thehannahgill.com/vcbp-enroll

Deciding between a VBAC and a repeat cesarean is a hard and very personal decision. There are some questions to ask yourself and factors to consider when making this choice. If you’ve been wondering which birth option may be right for you, this is a great episode to get you thinking about what you want to do. And if you're a doula wanting to help support your clients through this choice, you can benefit from this episode as well. Resources Mentioned: <ul><li><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/c-section/expert-answers/c-sections/faq-20058380#:~:text=The%20more%20C%2Dsections%20you,the%20cervix%20(placenta%20previa)." rel="noopener noreferrer">Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-delivery" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACOG Frequently Asked Questions about VBAC</a></li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24566357/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cesarean section and placental disorders in subsequent pregnancies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/obstetric-care-consensus/articles/2018/12/placenta-accreta-spectrum#:~:text=For%20women%20with%20placenta%20previa,or%20more%20cesarean%2C%20respectively%2013." rel="noopener noreferrer">ACOG Placenta Accreta Spectrum</a></li><li><a href="https://specialscars.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Special Scars</a></li></ul><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2157457/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Text Hannah!</a><ul> <li> VBAC &amp; C-Section Birth Plan Template: <a href="https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan</a> </li> <li> Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: <a href="https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz</a> </li> <li> VBAC &amp; Cesarean for Birth Professionals: <a href="https://thehannahgill.com/vcbp-enroll" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://thehannahgill.com/vcbp-enroll</a> </li> </ul>

21: Should you have a VBAC or a repeat c-section?

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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