This week on Growing, Lilly opens up about what pregnancy planning looks like for her this time around. It’s part reflection, part preparation, and fully honest in the here and now. 

We chat candidly about: 

• VBAC plans and what it feels like to carry the weight of a previous birth into the conceptualising of the next one

• How she’s thinking about her birth team and the kind of support she wants around her this time

• The “in between” moments, where excitement and nerves live side by side

• Why preparation in pregnancy isn’t about perfection, but about feeling held, resourced and supported

This is one of those episodes that feels like sitting down with a friend who says the quiet things out loud. Whether you’re planning your first baby, your third, or simply reflecting on your own birth experiences, there’s warmth, solidarity, and gentle encouragement here.

Revisit Lil’s first birth story with Ru: Listen here and Learn more about VBAC with Dr Hazel Keedle: Listen here

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