Best Vaginal Birth After Csection Podcasts (2025)

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61. Maternal Ambivalence and the Power of AND with Dr. Margo Lowy, BSW, MSW, PhD 31:44

1M ago31:44

31:44

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margo Lowy, a psychotherapist, author, and expert in maternal mental health, for a powerful conversation about the often unspoken emotional realities of motherhood. Dr. Lowy shares what led her to explore the concept of maternal ambivalence and how naming and normalizing our full emotional experience can transform…

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60. Esophageal Atresia, Unexpected C-Sections, and Trusting Your Intuition with Liz Eidelman 49:13

2M ago49:13

49:13

In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Eidelman, a New Jersey mom of two, doula, and content creator with a passion for helping women take control of their birth experiences. Liz shares her journey through two very different, yet equally challenging, births—and how those experiences sparked her desire to empower others to have satisfying, informed, and…

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59. Why I'm Choosing NOT to Have an HBAC 9:15

2M ago9:15

9:15

I have previously said that I would love to have a homebirth after cesarean (HBAC) if I had a third baby. Well, I've changed my mind and I'll go over why in this episode. I am an advocate for choice and informed consent. I believe everyone has a right to weigh the risks and benefits and decide what type of birth is best for them. Whether that be a …

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58. Preparing for My Second VBAC (I'm Pregnant!) 7:15

2M ago7:15

7:15

Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

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57: Doula Support During C-Sections 10:43

3M ago10:43

10:43

In this episode, I'm going over the role doulas play in supporting clients through both planned and unplanned c-sections. Many people believe that once a c-section is decided on (whether planned or unplanned), a doula is no longer needed. That is absolutely untrue. Doula support is extremely beneficial in all birth scenarios. Text Hannah! First 3 S…

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56: How to Choose the Best Hospital for Your VBAC and Best Maternity Care Hospitals with Dr. Jennifer Winston from U.S. News & World Report 20:44

3M ago20:44

20:44

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Winston, Health Data Scientist at U.S. News & World Report, to discuss the powerful data behind the rankings of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care and Maternity Care Access Hospitals. Here's what you'll learn: What defines a Best Hospital for Maternity Care and a Maternity Care Access Hospital, and …

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55: How Long to Wait Between Your C-Section and VBAC 8:35

4M ago8:35

8:35

In today’s episode, I'm diving into a key consideration for VBAC planning...the timing and spacing between your c-section and VBAC. If you’re planning a VBAC then understanding the spacing between births can make a big difference. I go over ACOG guidelines but also give some personal insight into the topic and remind you to trust your gut and intui…

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54: Pelvic floor exercise after c-section and to prepare for VBAC with Dr. Jessica London, PT, DPT, PCES 42:59

4M ago42:59

42:59

In today's episode I dive deep into pelvic floor PT with Dr. Jessica London, PT, DPT, PCES. I also hear a bit about her birth stories (unplanned c-section and HBAC). Here’s what you can expect: How Jessica's first birth experience shaped the decision for a second homebirth, and the mental preparation involved. Differences in preparing for a VBAC at…

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53: 5 Questions to Ask Your Provider About VBAC 7:53

4M ago7:53

7:53

https://www.thehannahgill.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-your-provider-about-vbac Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…

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52: More Nurses, Fewer c-sections. Why Hospital Staff Matters More Than You Think. 7:20

4M ago7:20

7:20

In today’s episode, I'm diving into an important but often overlooked factor that can make all the difference in your VBAC journey: nurse staffing. You might not have considered how hospital staffing levels can influence your VBAC success, but research shows that more nurses could mean fewer C-sections. I dive into: Why your hospital’s nurse-to-pat…

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51: How Are You Preparing for a VBAC? 11:00

5M ago11:00

11:00

https://www.thehannahgill.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vbac-courses Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…

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50: Navigating Boundaries, Postpartum Emotions, and Building Confidence with Alexis Adams MS, LMHC 28:44

6M ago28:44

28:44

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Alexis Adams, CEO and therapist at Confidently Therapy, to dive into setting boundaries during pregnancy, birth and postpartum and the mental and emotional challenges of parenting. In this episode we cover: How to set boundaries without guilt and maintain them Overlooked aspects of mental/emotional preparation for …

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49: Why You May Choose to Have an HBAC. Chelsea's Homebirth After Cesarean Story. 52:55

6M ago52:55

52:55

On today's episode, Chelsea shares her beautiful HBAC story. Chelsea is a podcast host, teacher, and mother who lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her partner and their two daughters. Chelsea had an unplanned caesarean-section in hospital for her first birth and after 2+ years of preparation and research, had a beautiful, transformative VBAC at ho…

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48: Is An Epidural Required for a VBAC? 21:19

8M ago21:19

21:19

Are you considering an unmedicated VBAC but feeling unsure about how to prepare or if it's even possible? In this episode I dive into the misconceptions around unmedicated VBACs and I discuss essential preparation strategies (both physical and mental) that can help you approach your VBAC with confidence. Tune in for action steps to help you prepare…

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47: Naturopathic Medicine, Hormones, Fertility, and Perimenopause with Dr. Robyn Wright 36:34

8M ago36:34

36:34

If you're a woman in your 30's and beyond, you'll want to tune into this episode. Hormones play a key role in our overall health, especially when it comes to fertility, perimenopause, and menopause. But have you wondered how to balance them naturally without getting on some sort of hormonal birth control? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robyn …

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46: Last Minute VBAC Tip for the Procrastinating Mom 5:45

9M ago5:45

5:45

If you are later in your VBAC pregnancy, looking back thinking, "I did nothing to prepare." then this episode is definitely for you. I'm giving my top tip for the last-minute, procrastinating moms out there who just don't have the time or energy to do it all. Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - …

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45: Hard truth? A scheduled repeat c-section may not give you the control you're hoping for. 9:34

9M ago9:34

9:34

I want to start out by saying I'm NOT anti-c-section. I'm not against scheduling repeat c-sections simply because YOU want to. What I'm against is unnecessary c-sections. Coerced or pressured c-sections. C-sections chosen without full informed consent. I've heard many women say that want to have some control over their birth the second time around …

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44: VBAC after twin c-section. Bailey's redemptive VBAC story. 1:00:53

10M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

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43: There is power in envisioning your VBAC experience. 16:22

10M ago16:22

16:22

Confidence and clarity is so important when preparing for a VBAC, but how do you actually get to that point? In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that every woman who is preparing for a VBAC needs. I also share one simple action you can take today to start believing in yourself and your body's ability to birth. Tune in for some tangibl…

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42: Is it possible to have a homebirth after a c-section? Aly McClain's 3 HBAC stories. 46:33

10M ago46:33

46:33

On today's episode, Aly McClain, RN of the Peaceful Homebirth Podcast tells us her 4 different birth stories (including 3 HBACs) and how her experiences inspired her to help other women navigate homebirth. Connect with Aly: Peaceful Homebirth Podcast Website- www.peacefulhomebirth.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Home…

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41: Should you change providers for your VBAC? 6:44

11M ago6:44

6:44

Finding a VBAC supportive provider is really freaking hard in a lot of areas and it can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for a VBAC. So when it's time to decide whether or not to stay with the same provider who did your c-section you might be wondering what to do. The majority of people in the birth world would tell you NOT to stay w…

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40: Worried about breastfeeding? Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares tips for breastfeeding success. 42:24

11M ago42:24

42:24

Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding. If you're a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, you'll want t…

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39: Are you choosing to get cervical checks during pregnancy and labor? Some pros and cons to consider when making this decision. 12:24

11M ago12:24

12:24

Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT... What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks? Does everyone need to get cervical checks during pregnancy? What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean? Should you get cervical exams during labor? Tune in to fin…

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38: Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly 48:42

12M ago48:42

48:42

In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU. We dive into: What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for an unexpected…

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37: Is your skin acting funky during pregnancy? Here are some unexpected pregnancy skin issues. 11:02

12M ago11:02

11:02

Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about. You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What in the heck is this?!" If you're experiencing any abnormal skin changes always talk to your healthcare p…

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36: How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids? 19:21

1y ago19:21

19:21

So today we're going to be talking about a topic that I talked quite a bit about last month on my Instagram, but I recently archived the majority of my posts. So the post isn't there anymore, but I talked about it in my stories a little bit, and it's about how, you know, if you're done having kids, I feel like this is a question that So many of us …

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35: A positive VBAC after a miscarriage and c-section with Morgan Martin. 1:02:06

1y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

On today's episode, Morgan Martin tells us about her three different pregnancy and birth experiences and how each one transformed her life and helped her grow along the way. In this episode, we dive into the following: Morgan's miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the book that was born from that experience. Her unplanned c-section story. Prepa…

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34: Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago 27:22

1y ago27:22

27:22

Are you currently pregnant or recently postpartum? Are you questioning if you want to go back to work after maternity leave? Many of us have been there and it can be a hard decision to make for some women. If you are trying to figure out if being either a working mom, work from home mom, or stay at home mom is the best fit for your family, you'll w…

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33: What is the easiest way to learn all the things about VBAC preparation? 11:11

1y ago11:11

11:11

As a doula and childbirth educator, my plan has been to have VBAC preparation courses for moms and VBAC training programs for doulas. BUT is a VBAC course really something women want or would other formats be more beneficial? Other options could be: Membership site 1:1 or group virtual doula support and VBAC education Patreon or premium podcast epi…

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32: Will having a doula increase my chances for a VBAC? 13:20

1y ago13:20

13:20

You may be wondering whether or not you REALLY need a doula to have a VBAC. There are several potential benefits to having a doula but even with these general benefits of doulas, not all doulas are going to be beneficial to your birth experience. Is it really necessary to hire a doula for your VBAC? Is it possible to have a positive VBAC experience…

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31: How to Prepare for the Birth You DON'T Want with HeHe Stewart 48:26

1y ago48:26

48:26

Imagine walking into labor and delivery prepared with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for the birth experience you've envisioned. That's exactly what HeHe Stewart, from Tranquility by HeHe and The Birth Lounge, is here to talk about. We talk about ways to turn the often overwhelming task of birth planning into a strategic, thoughtful proce…

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30: Can I Have a VBAC After Multiple C-Sections? Petra’s VBA3C story. 37:47

1y ago37:47

37:47

Today Petra joins me on Motherhood Flow, to share her four birth stories including a VBA3C (VBAC after three c-sections). She is a voice demanding change in childbirth advocacy. Each insight shared in our conversation serves as a call to action, encouraging mothers to stand firm in their birthing choices and to seek out informed consent as a fundam…

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E35 Sonia: Make Yourself a Priority- preeclampsia, covid quarantine pregnancy 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

28:58

Sonia is a former educator turned health coach. She developed preeclampsia suddenly at 34 weeks pregnant with her second child. This was during covid quarantine, and she was teaching from home while caring full-time for her toddler daughter. Sonia didn't have much time or energy to care for herself. She also didn't have many in-person visits with h…

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29: It's Okay to Prioritize Yourself 9:39

1+ y ago9:39

9:39

Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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28: The Main Mistake You're Making as a Doula Supporting VBAC 9:17

1+ y ago9:17

9:17

Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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27: Katie Spinks' Story: Uterine Rupture, Pitocin Use, Birth Trauma, and Special Needs Children 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

41:58

In today's episode of Motherhood Flow, Katie tells her story of having a uterine rupture (without a prior c-section) after the use of Pitocin. She and her daughter both suffered birth trauma and medical negligence that left her daughter with severe disabilities and Katie without a uterus. Katie now has a passion for educating and spreading awarenes…

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E34 Natalie: Postpartum Rage, Prenatal Anxiety and Depression, Mood Disorders 52:20

1+ y ago52:20

52:20

Natalie is a second-time mom and co-host of The Golden Hour podcast. Last year, I spoke with Liz, the other co-host of The Golden Hour podcast, about her postpartum anxiety. In this episode, Natalie shares her battles with prenatal and postpartum mood disorders. After Natalie's son was born, she had postpartum anxiety. That anxiety was never fully …

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26: PODCAST REBRAND. Welcome to Motherhood Flow! 3:04

1+ y ago3:04

3:04

I’m rebranding the podcast! Changes will be rolling out over the next week or so but the new name of the podcast is Motherhood Flow. I’ve started to venture a bit into general motherhood topics in addition to pregnancy and birth and I want the podcast to be able to grow and evolve as I do. I’ll still be covering topics on pregnancy, birth, VBAC, an…

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25: Should Your Hire a Doula for Your VBAC? 7:49

1+ y ago7:49

7:49

Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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24: MamasteFit Podcast: Sharing my C-Section and VBAC Birth Stories with Gina and Roxanne. 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

In today's special episode, Gina and Roxanne from MamasteFit interview me on the MamasteFit Podcast! We dive into my birth stories and how doulas can support c-section and VBAC clients. Check out all things MamasteFit below: MamasteFit Podcast MamasteFit website MamasteFit Instagram (@mamastefit) Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://ww…

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23: Goodbye 2023. Hello 2024! 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

15:38

In this episode I discuss all that has happened in 2023 and what I'm looking forward to in 2024. Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…

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22: Can Reiki therapy help heal trauma? Learn all about Reiki with Madison Mellencamp 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

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Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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21: Should you have a VBAC or a repeat c-section? 9:48

1+ y ago9:48

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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 s…

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20: How Acupuncture Can Help with Fertility, Breech Babies, and Postpartum Wellness 40:54

1+ y ago40:54

40:54

In today's episode, I interview Kymberly Kelly, L.Ac. Kymberly is an acupuncturist and herbalist, practicing in New York City. She specializes in hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and all things relating to the cycle. We dive into how acupuncture can help with fertility, issues such as PCOS and male factor fertility, breech babies, …

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19: What are some signs and symptoms of postpartum PTSD? 7:39

1+ y ago7:39

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In today's quick episode, I talk about what my experience with postpartum PTSD looked like and how I knew I needed to seek help. Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.c…

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18: Lead with Empathy Podcast: Discussing birth empowerment and autonomy with Holly Logan, MSN, FNP-BC, RN 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

40:32

In today's special episode, Holly Logan interviews me on the Lead with Empathy podcast! Holly is a Family Nurse Practitioner, owner of Holly Logan Health, and the host of the Lead with Empathy podcast. We dive into birth empowerment and taking ownership and autonomy when making decisions for your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood. Holly …

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17: How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 1) 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

Get 20% off the online Hypnobabies store using code: Ebbandflow20 at the following affiliate link: https://hypnobabieslinks.com/3Vzyyuzhttps://hypnobabies-academy.thinkific.com/?ref=QAkwYTxEWVyxt In today's episodes, we talk to Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education, Kerry Tuschhoff. She has loved being a childbirth …

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17: How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 2) 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

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Get 20% off the online Hypnobabies store using code: Ebbandflow20 at the following affiliate link: https://thehannahgill.com/hypnobabies In today's episodes, we talk to Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education, Kerry Tuschhoff. She has loved being a childbirth educator, doula, speaker, and hypnotherapist for over 30 ye…

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E33 Allison: The Need For Better Education On Mood Disorders- prenatal anxiety, postpartum depression, mental health during pregnancy and postpartum 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

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Allison is an intuitive medium and owner of Souls of a Feather where she offers readings online. In this episode, she shares her experience with both prenatal and postpartum mood disorders. Allison suffered from PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and tried for two years to get pregnant. She finally decided to take a break from trying to focus on h…

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16: Q&A: Having More Kids, People Judging Your Children, and Comparing Postpartum Recovery 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

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In this episode, I answer these three questions: How do you know when you are done having kids? Should you ignore the financial aspect when making this decision? How do you handle other people judging or saying things about your children? How do you not compare your pregnancy and postpartum journey to your past experiences or other people's? For th…

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