This week on Growing, Beth interviews our very own Lil, chatting all about her choices and plans in preparation for her upcoming VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean).

We know this can be a big and often complicated topic, so we approach it specifically with Lil’s perspective and lived experience in mind. If you’re planning a VBAC or exploring your birth options, we encourage intentional conversations with your care provider and birth team.

Together, we dive into many aspects of VBAC preparation, beyond birth prep, we deeply honour the postpartum space—acknowledging the need for gentle support, rest, and recovery in the weeks after birth.

We mention Lil’s birth story, to her debrief of that experience, to mindset shifts, pain relief tools, and body work with G.Lorri. You also might enjoy our insightful chat with Hazel Keedle on VBAC, which is a must-listen for anyone walking this path.

And if you’re curious about the evidence behind how midwives themselves birth and the outcomes associated, we reference this 2022 study on midwives birthing well and improved outcomes.

We hope this episode feels supportive and empowering —wherever you are in your pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting journey.