Best Pitocin Podcasts (2025)

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The Truth About Pitocin: What It Is, How It Works, and When It’s Used 16:23

25d ago16:23

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Heard scary stories about Pitocin? You’re not alone—and you deserve real information, not fear. In this quick and powerful episode, I’m sharing 10 fast facts about Pitocin: what it is, how it works, and what you actually need to know before it’s offered during labor. Walk away feeling informed, prepared, and empowered to make the best choices for y…

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Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Motherhood with Danielle Sherman-Lazar | 167 26:30

2d ago26:30

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Trish is joined by Danielle Sherman-Lazar, creator of Living Full and author of Mothers Are Made. Danielle shares her journey from battling eating disorders to becoming a mental health advocate and mother of four. She discusses the challenges of postpartum body image, mental health in motherhood, and how her experiences have shaped her into a bette…

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The 10 Best and Worst Parts of Being a Mom 18:49

4d ago18:49

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With Mother’s Day around the corner, I want to share something really personal—what it’s actually like to be a mom (or mommy as my girls call me :)). In this episode, I’m getting real about the 10 best and worst things about motherhood. Whether you're already a mom or you're pregnant and wondering what lies ahead, this one’s for you. It’s honest, r…

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Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 8-10: Your First Prenatal Appointment and Early Pregnancy Tips | 166 15:37

4d ago15:37

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Welcome to this week's episode of Pregnancy Unpacked with Trish, RN, who is unpacking weeks 8 to 10 of pregnancy. You've got hormones flying, symptoms ramping up, and maybe even your very first prenatal appointment on the calendar. Trish is going to walk you through exactly what to expect at that appointment, what to ask, and what's normal to feel…

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Episode 401 Trish Ware From The Birth Experience (Labor Nurse Mama) + L&D Nurse Stories 45:24

3d ago45:24

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Trish Ware is the Labor Nurse Mama! As a high-risk labor and delivery nurse for 16 years and mom of 7, she has helped deliver thousands of babies and seen it all. Trish founded The Birth Experience to help empower women through birth education. Her true passion lies in teaching families how to make informed choices. You will NOT want to miss this b…

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Ep 295: Creating Emotional Safety in Birth: A Home Birth Story with Lessons for All 53:35

6d ago53:35

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This episode is a first for the podcast: I’m sharing a home birth story. While I primarily focus on hospital births, I wanted to learn more and see what we might take away from this experience to make hospital births better. Lauren joins me to share her beautiful, deeply thoughtful journey into birthing from home after having her first baby in a ho…

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Second Trimester Pregnancy Testing | 165 10:38

9d ago10:38

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Hey mama! In this short and sweet episode Trish breaks down everything you need to know about second trimester pregnancy testing. Get ready to feel educated, empowered, and like the queen you are as you navigate your pregnancy with confidence. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username f…

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How a Simple Blood Test Can Protect Future Pregnancies 12:42

11d ago12:42

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Did you know your blood type can impact not just your current pregnancy, but future ones too? In this Thursday short episode, I’m breaking down what it means to be RH negative, how RhoGAM works, and why this small shot can prevent serious complications. Every woman and birthing person deserves to understand how something so simple can make such a b…

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215 || How to become a non-toxic pregnancy product mega researcher with Sasha Mama Wellness 33:19

11d ago33:19

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Sasha Niz Konrad is the founder and CEO of Sashamama Wellness, a brand dedicated to non-toxic, holistic wellness solutions for pregnant and postpartum women. With a background as a prenatal and postpartum yoga instructor and a deep passion and interest in holistic maternal and hormone health. Sasha has combined her expertise and personal journey to…

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Pregnancy Unpacked: Weeks 6-8: You, Baby, & Pregnancy Hormones | 164 13:21

11d ago13:21

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Welcome to the second episode of Pregnancy Unpacked. I'm Trish, your birth bestie, and I'll be guiding you through every stage of pregnancy. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! In this episode, we focus on the critical, yet often surprising,…

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Episode 400 Reflecting of 400 Episodes of The VBAC Link Podcast.- 17:01

10d ago17:01

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We are celebrating a HUGE milestone over here: 400 episodes of The VBAC Link Podcast! Beginning as a phonecall in Target from Julie Francom to Meagan Heaton in 2018, The VBAC Link Podcast now has over 1.3 million episode downloads, guests from all over the world, a management and production team, parent and doula education courses, a thriving socia…

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Ep 294: What Extended Breastfeeding Really Looks Like - A Real Talk Guide with Erin Harris 49:01

13d ago49:01

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What if you're not ready to stop breastfeeding but you're burned out from the constant demands? Or maybe you’re thinking of breastfeeding beyond the baby stage? In this episode I'm talking with Erin Harris, a certified lactation educator and the creator of Nursing Mamas, about the very real and rarely discussed world of extended breastfeeding. I am…

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Episode 399 Katelyn's VBA2C After a Forceps Attempt Ending in a Cesarean 59:14

12d ago59:14

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Katelyn is a mother of three beautiful daughters with three entirely different birth stories. Her first birth was a Cesarean after three forceps attempts, her second was a scheduled repeat Cesarean, and her third was a long, tough labor ending in a successful VBA2C! Katelyn talks about making sacrifices to switch providers, spirituality, prodromal …

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Redefining C-Sections: Embrace Your Cesarean Birth Story | 163 39:02

16d ago39:02

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Today we're getting real about C-sections, not as a worst case scenario, but as a valid, powerful, and yes—a beautiful way to bring your baby into the world. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish is sitting down with two incredible wome…

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Fast Labor, Long Pushing—Why Patience Matters in Birth - Story Time! 19:02

18d ago19:02

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Just because labor moves fast doesn’t mean pushing will! In this powerful storytime episode, I take you into the delivery room with me for a birth that had a fast start, a long push, and a beautiful ending. You’ll learn why patience, positioning, and the right support team are everything—plus what to expect when birth doesn’t follow the script. Onl…

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Pregnancy Unpacked: Am I Pregnant? What to Know Before You See Two Pink Lines | 162 16:17

18d ago16:17

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This is Pregnancy Unpacked, a week-by-week series where Trish walks you through every stage of pregnancy. This isn’t your standard “what size fruit is the baby?” podcast - this is real talk bringing you the truth, the science, the symptoms, the “what’s normal?” and “what’s not?” during each stage of pregnancy. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornu…

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Episode 398 Rameika’s Unmedicated VBAC + Should You Hire a Doula? 33:07

19d ago33:07

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“The wound can become a gift.” After a traumatic and long birth that ended in a C-section, Ramieka did extensive research on providers in the central California area to find the most supportive option, and was willing to travel for that support. She utilized pelvic floor therapy, chiropractic, and a VBAC Link Certified doula to achieve a redemptive…

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Ep 293: Own Your Hospital Birth Experience with the B.I.R.T.H. Blueprint 26:27

20d ago26:27

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What if I told you that understanding your birth environment is one of the most powerful ways to take charge of your birth? When you know what to expect at every stage—from check-in to how labor progress is assessed—you can make informed choices and feel more confident. That’s exactly what we’re talking about today with The B.I.R.T.H. Blueprint, a …

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Episode 397 Dr. Jen's VBAC After Failure to Progress + Pelvic Floor Breathing & Pushing 54:03

21d ago54:03

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Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. As the founder of the new platform and app, “Jen.Health,” she brings a unique, whole body approach to strength, mobility and pain-free living. Dr. Jen is the co-host with her husband,…

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Birth Plans Rock but What if You Change Your Mind? | 161 14:57

23d ago14:57

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What happens when you create your birth plan, you're super adamant about it, but then in the moment during your birth, you change your mind? Maybe you swore you'd go unmedicated, but now that epidural's calling your name or maybe you planned for hospital birth, but now you're really dreaming about a home birth? Join the Calm Mama Membership: laborn…

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Episode 396 Darby From Birth By Design + Birth Language + Postpartum Prep + Beyond Birth 51:33

25d ago51:33

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Darby Swan is a faith-based birth doula and the owner of Boundless Grace Birth Services in Central Kentucky. With a passion for supporting expectant families, she provides evidence-based information and nurturing care throughout the pregnancy and birth journey. As the host of the podcast "Birth By Design," Darby shares valuable insights and experie…

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Ep 292: Two Epidurals, Then Unmedicated: What Danica Learned (and Didn’t Expect) 48:20

27d ago48:20

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Epidural or unmedicated: how do you know what’s right for you? Danica has done both and in this episode she takes us through her journey of having two epidural births followed by an unmedicated one—her biggest baby yet! She shares what worked, what didn’t, and how she felt in those first moments postpartum. It’s going to surprise you. If you’re wei…

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Episode 395 Shannon's Induced VBAC With Preeclampsia & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome + Big Baby + Failure to Progress 40:26

28d ago40:26

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From a very unexpected pregnancy to navigating a challenging first birth experience, Shannon joins us today to share the steps she took to achieve a successful VBAC. Shannon describes pregnancy with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome and insufficient glandular tissue (IGT). She was able to seek support and get the proper progesterone supplementation with her s…

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Real Talk: Navigating Birth, Babies, and Beyond with Kim Perry | 160 1:17:22

1M ago1:17:22

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Get ready for a raw, real chat with Trish and Kim Perry, a pre/postnatal fitness certified mom of four! Trish and Kim get into everything from birth preparation - both physically & mentally - to postpartum life, and the chaos of motherhood sharing expert tips and real stories. Trish shares how to master the mental game of labor and advocate in the …

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A Supported Birth is a Safe Birth: Creating Your Circle of Support 15:19

1M ago15:19

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The right support can make all the difference in your birth experience. 💕 From your doctor to your partner to your labor nurse, your Circle of Support should empower and uplift you every step of the way. In this episode, I break down exactly who should be on your birth team and how to ensure they align with YOUR birth wishes. Because a supported bi…

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Episode 394 Zoei Returns + Close Duration + Pitocin-Induced Twin VBAC 45:06

1M ago45:06

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In this episode, Meagan welcomes Zoei back to share her inspiring VBAC story with twins! Zoei’s first birth was a Cesarean followed by a VBAC with a singleton pregnancy. Her first two birth experiences gave her the confidence to advocate for her VBAC with twins. Her four babies were all born within four years. Zoei talks about how she was able to c…

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Ep 291: Breath, Movement & Birth: Why Every Pregnancy Can Benefit from Yoga with Dr. Shilpa Babbar 46:16

1M ago46:16

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Did you know that practicing prenatal yoga can actually shorten your labor by up to three hours? Or that simple breathing techniques might help manage your blood pressure during pregnancy? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shilpa Babbar, a double board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist, researcher, and yoga instructor. We dive deep into…

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Episode 393 Jill's VBAC With Twins + The Facts About Twin VBAC 25:52

1M ago25:52

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We are celebrating the week of TWINS by revisiting Jill’s beautiful twin VBAC story from 2019. This episode is packed with valuable statistics about VBAC and twin pregnancies. Jill’s first birth was a C-section due to failure to progress. Her second was a hospital VBAC at 39+5 over the course of 4 days with a very patient and supportive provider. W…

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YES! You can say no! You have the right to make choices during BIRTH! | 159 9:57

1M ago9:57

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Reclaim your autonomy in the delivery room. You have the right to say NO in your birth! In this episode, Trish discusses the critical importance of maintaining autonomy during pregnancy and birth. She challenges the societal norm where strong, capable, pregnant women defer to healthcare authorities without question, emphasizing the need for women t…

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214 || Birth Order and the role it plays in our lives and parenting with Dr. Robert Hurst 52:06

1M ago52:06

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How does Birth Order impact you and your parenting? Dr. Robert V.V. Hurst was born in Hammond Indiana and has been practicing orthodontics in Covington Louisiana for over 35 years. During this time he has used his office and patients as his living laboratory to study his patient’s personality traits and birth orders. Out of this has come a unique a…

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The MAMA Mindset: A Powerful Approach for a Confident Birth 13:09

1M ago13:09

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What if the key to a calm, confident birth was all in your mindset? In this episode, I introduce the MAMA Mindset, part of my new Birth with Power Pathway framework. You’ll learn how Meditation, Affirmations, Movement, and an Attitude of gratitude can transform the way you approach birth—helping you feel calm, confident, and empowered. Tune in to d…

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Episode 392 Sophia's VBAC + VBAC Prep + What You Need to Know 46:37

1M ago46:37

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In this episode, Julie welcomes Sophia from Mexico City, who shares her mental, physical, and spiritual journey towards achieving her VBAC. Sophia discusses the challenges she faced in navigating the healthcare system in Mexico, and what she did to find a truly VBAC-supportive provider. While preparing for her VBAC, Sophia had a hard time finding w…

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Ep 290: Birth With Power! - A New Name, A Bigger Mission 12:45

1M ago12:45

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This is it—the start of a new era! All About Pregnancy & Birth is now Birth With Power! Birth isn’t just something that happens to you; you can take charge and step into your power. In this episode, I’m sharing why I made this change, what it means for YOU, and what’s coming next, including the Birth With Power Pathway, my brand-new framework that …

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Episode 391 Molly Returns Sharing Her Post-date Induced VBAC + Co-Host Allison + The Emotions of Birth 39:52

1M ago39:52

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Molly joined us for Episode 84 talking about her unexpected breech Cesarean and first VBAC story. Today, she returns sharing her second VBAC story! Molly shares her powerful journey through loss, IVF, selecting her powerhouse birth team, preparing for different outcomes, post-dates, a multiple-day induction, a beautiful delivery (where her husband …

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Welcome To Birth With Power! 2:23

1M ago2:23

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Birth With Power is the go-to podcast for expecting mothers who want to take charge of their birth experience. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing, board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of experience and thousands of births attended, this podcast delivers accurate, expert advice, real birth stories, and honest conversations to g…

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From C-Section to Home Birth: Alicia’s VBAC Birth Story | 158 39:45

1M ago39:45

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Trish welcomes Alicia Zayas, a former VBAC Lab student, to share her redemptive VBAC birth story - from a C-Section to a home birth. Alicia shares her profound and emotional journey from a traumatic first birth experience to a successful and wonderful home birth. She discusses navigating roadblocks, advocating for herself, and finding supportive ca…

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213 || Doula Diaries: A week of Home Birth, Birth Center, and Hospital Births with MyDoulaHeidi 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

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Drumroll....I am proud of myself for pumping out the ever popular Doula Diaries! I had a crazy week of births around the full Blood Moon of March 14, 2025. I went to a homebirth, a birth center birth, and 2 hospital births in the same week. Let's see how they all played out. This week was reminding me that birth is unpredictable. It can be long, it…

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Episode 390 Johanna's HBAC + PROM + Supportive Provider + Postpartum Planning 56:15

2M ago56:15

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Johanna is a girl mama joining us today from Canada. She had an unplanned C-section with her first, an HBAC with her second, and was pregnant with her third at the time of recording! Johanna reflects on her experiences with both supportive and unsupportive care during her pregnancies. Meagan and Johanna dive into your options surrounding PROM, the …

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Episode 389 Kristin from Ask the Doulas Podcast + VBAC Prep + Assembling Your Dream Team of Experts 52:39

2M ago52:39

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In this special episode, Kristin, host of Ask the Doulas podcast and founder of Gold Coast Doulas, gives tips on building your supportive birth team. Kristin and Meagan talk specifics on HOW to switch providers if you’re feeling the push to do so. Once we have our dream team, we’re good and don’t have to do any more work, right? Nope! We keep educa…

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212 || World Down Syndrome Day with Abby Rose Green of the HERSELF Podcast 1:41:14

2M ago1:41:14

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Today is World Downsyndrome Day! Celebrating all of our homies with an extra chromy. Thank you for being here and sharing this podcast episode with someone that you know that is parenting and/or pregnant and Down's Syndrome is part of their story. Heidi sits down with Abby Rose Green of the HERself Podcast to chat about fertility, an unexpected ana…

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Birth Unknowns Freaking You Out? Here's What You Need to Know | 157 11:39

2M ago11:39

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Ever lie awake at night stressing about the “what ifs” of birth? What if I tear? What if I can’t push? What if I end up with a C-section I didn’t want? These fears of the unknown are so real. But here’s the good news: those unknowns don’t have to steal your birth experience. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and i…

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Episode 388 Liz's HBAC After an Unexpected Cesarean Following a Late Hypertension Diagnosis 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Liz, a mama of two from Long Island, New York, joins us today sharing her experience with preeclampsia, an unexpected C-section, and her successful VBAC with her second. Liz had a perfect health history and never had any surgeries before her C-section. It was so frustrating to feel so out of control. In between her birth and her second pregnancy, L…

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Episode 387 VBAC Q&A With Dr. Nicole Rankins + Preeclampsia, Scar Thickness, and More 45:28

2M ago45:28

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Meagan welcomes Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a board-certified OB/GYN, to discuss everything related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the VBAC experience. With over 23 years of experience and more than 1,000 deliveries, Dr. Rankins shares her insights on common questions and concerns from expectant mothers. From the importance of mindset during labor …

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Birth Fears: Why You Feel Anxious & How to Feel Confident Instead | 156 12:54

2M ago12:54

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Trish tackles birth fears head-on, helping mamas turn anxiety into confidence. With 80% of pregnant women feeling nervous and 20% facing tokophobia, birth fear is common—but you CAN overcome your birth fears and actually ENJOY your birth. Blame horror stories, dramatic movies, or a medical system that forgets birth is normal. Join the Calm Mama Mem…

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Episode 386 Dr. Stu & Midwife Blyss Answer Your Questions + VBAC Prep & Uterine Rupture (REBROADCAST) 57:39

2M ago57:39

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Originally aired in June 2019 as our 73rd episode, we still often think back to this amazing first conversation we had with Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Midwife Blyss Young! Now, almost 6 years later, the information is just as relevant and impactful as it was then. This episode was a Q&A from our Facebook followers and touches on topics like statistic…

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211 || 8 Minute Birth Meditation Affirmations for labor preparation 8:55

2M ago8:55

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Thank you Michelle Smith for recording these beautiful birth affirmations to help get through birth and to practice before birth! If you have 8 minutes, come back to this episode every day! XOXO Heidi You can find Michelle's Birth Ease Method for Hypnobirthing at https://www.birtheaseservices.com/By Heidi Snyderburn

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Episode 385 Ambrosia's VBA2C + Teen Pregnancy + The Myth of a Small Pelvis 54:15

2M ago54:15

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In this episode of The VBAC Link Podcast, join Julie as she sits down with Ambrosia to discuss her journey from a teen pregnancy to achieving a VBAC after two C-sections. Ambrosia shares her unique experiences, the challenges she faced, and the importance of advocating for herself in the medical system. Julie and Ambrosia give insights into the myt…

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A Doula: The Quiet Birth Warrior By Your Side with HeHe Stewart | 155 45:14

2M ago45:14

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Trish welcomes HeHe, a dedicated doula, birth advocate, and host of The Birth Lounge podcast. They dive deep into the significant role that doulas play in empowering parents during childbirth through advocacy, education, and effective communication. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram user…

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210 || The Vagina Whisperer Dr. Sara Rearden and her book FLOORED 58:33

2M ago58:33

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What is pelvic floor therapy? Dr. Sara Reardon had two unmedicated vaginal births with no perineal tearing. So, how? Sara has her online pelvic floor fitness platform The V-Hive (everyone can try free for 7 days) and her book available for pre-order now and releasing June 10, 2025 Floored: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Sta…

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Episode 384 Maria's Birth Center VBA2C + The Power of VBAC Prep + What Happens if You Can’t Pee in Labor? 56:51

2M ago56:51

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While we can't control many parts of birth, there is so much we CAN do to quite literally change the trajectory of our birth outcome. First: Feel safe with where and with whom you will give birth. Second (but just as important!): Prepare yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. During her first VBAC attempt, Maria hired a midwif…

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