The Journey to VBAC

82. Flexibility in birth prepares you for the rest of your life


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I know that's a bold statement, but it's true. It's science-backed!

Some highlights from the episode:

Episode Highlights:

  • 🔥 How Your Mindset Shapes Your Birth –The surprising research showing that attitudes, emotions, and cognitive flexibility can influence labor progress, epidural use, and even Cesarean rates.

  • 🔥 The Science Behind Mental Flexibility – Learn why being adaptable during birth isn’t just a nice idea—it’s actually linked to better birth outcomes, according to recent studies.

  • 🔥 Practical Strategies to Strengthen Your VBAC Mindset – Get actionable tips to reframe fears, build confidence, and prepare your mind for the unpredictability of birth.

  • 🔥 Why Mental Prep is Just as Important as Physical Prep – We train our bodies for birth, but what about our minds? Learn how shifting your beliefs can make a real difference in your VBAC journey.


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Resources from episode:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.2940

https://www.jwatch.org/wh200302190000001/2003/02/19/friedman-curve-obsolete-approach-labor

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/friedmans-curve-and-failure-to-progress-a-leading-cause-of-unplanned-c-sections/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.2940


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