Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

By: Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom VBAC Doula and Childbirth Educator.
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here.

    Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and motherhood on your terms, ensuring you're not just going with the flow but being an active participant in your own story.

    On this podcast you'll get some input and advice on questions like these:

    - What is a VBAC?
    - Can I have a VBAC?
    - How can I avoid a c-section?
    - How can I find a VBAC supportive provider?
    - Will having a c-section impact breastfeeding?
    - How to prepare for an unmedicated birth?
    - Is home birth safe?
    - How can I have a low intervention hospital birth?
    - What are my birth rights?
    - How to heal from birth trauma?
    - What can I do to make the transition from one to two kids easier?
    - How does acupuncture help fertility and overall wellness?
    - What is uterine rupture and what is the risk of uterine rupture?
    - Can I have a VBAC after multiple c-sections (VBA2C, VBA3C)?
    - Can I have a home birth after cesarean (HBAC)?
    - Should I have labor induced?

    And you'll hear a range of birth stories including:

    - VBAC birth stories
    - HBAC birth stories
    - Home birth stories
    - Free birth and unassisted birth stories
    - Low intervention hospital birth stories
    - Traumatic birth stories and discussion of birth trauma
    - Unmedicated birth stories

    Some of the experts you'll hear me talk to include:

    - Doulas
    - Childbirth educators
    - Acupuncturists
    - Chiropractors
    - Lactation Consultants
    - Doctors
    - Midwives
    - Nurses
    - Pelvic floor therapists


    Subscribe to Motherhood Flow now on your favorite podcast platform.

    I'm Hannah Gill, mother of two, VBAC mom, VBAC doula, and birth educator. I have a passion for helping women learn about and prepare for VBAC and take ownership of their birth experience. You can learn more about me and the services I offer at https://www.thehannahgill.com or on Instagram at @thehannahgill.

    Please remember that this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.

    © 2024 Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
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Episodes
  • Navigating Boundaries, Postpartum Emotions, and Building Confidence with Alexis Adams MS, LMHC
    Jan 13 2025

    Text Hannah!

    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 postpartum
    • Strategies for handling postpartum anxiety and guilt
    • Why fear, stress, and self-doubt are heightened for new parents and how to overcome them
    • The first step in moving from self-doubt to calm and connection

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling with your parenting journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build confidence and find calm.

    Connect with Alexis:

    • Website: https://www.confidentlytherapy.org/
    • Instagram: @confidently.therapy
    • Email: alexis@confidentlytherapy.org
    • Freebie: https://confidentlytherapy.kit.com/podcastexclusive

    https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

    • 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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    29 mins
  • Why you may choose to have an HBAC. Chelsea's Homebirth After Cesarean Story.
    Jan 6 2025

    Text Hannah!

    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 home for her second birth, surrounded by her beautiful birth team.

    Connect with Chelsea:

    • Podcast: Growing Up Raising Us
    • Instagram: @growingupraisinguspodcast

    https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

    • 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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    53 mins
  • Is an epidural required for a VBAC?
    Nov 11 2024

    Text Hannah!

    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 for your low-intervention unmedicated VBAC!

    https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

    • 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 mins

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