Embarking on the journey to conceive your VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) baby can be both exhilarating and …
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10 Things to Do to Prepare for a VBAC or HBAC
Preparing for birth can sometimes feel impossible with all of the things going on. As I was scrolling through the posts …
Mindful Birthing: How to Mentally Prepare for VBAC & Labor
Today we want to talk about how to mentally prepare for labor. As moms, it’s important to stay in a positive birth space …
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13 Tips to Prepare for an Empowering Birth
As a doula, I have heard many conversations about Cesarean and vaginal birth that end in, “As long as mom and baby are …
From C-Section to Confident: 6 Things That Helped Me Feel Strong Again
After my c-section, I carried more than just a scar on my belly—I carried the weight of disappointment, confusion, and a …
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Partnering through postpartum: Sharing the load after a VBAC
The postpartum period is a beautiful yet challenging time for any family, and for VBAC moms, recovery can be especially …
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Top 10 Podcast Episodes to Listen to While Preparing for Your VBAC
Take it from us, a team of VBAC moms, doulas and expert educators in the birthing space, preparing for a VBAC is no walk …
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9 VBAC Prep Essentials Worth Every Penny
Preparing for your VBAC journey is… well, it’s a lot of things. Exciting and fun but also maybe lonely and definitely …
3 Newborn Realities No One Warns You About (and how Coterie can help!)
Becoming a mom after a VBAC is a powerful and transformative experience, but it can also bring its own set of …
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Fear Release and Advocacy: Why it’s important
We are so grateful to have a special friend, Ali Levine as a guest writer for this blog. Ali is a Certified …
Planning Your Maternal Assisted Cesarean
“You’re just going to schedule another C-section, right?” I can’t count the number of times family and friends …
VBAC Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum Explained
There’s no denying it – what we consume has a major impact on our ability to conceive, carry, and deliver a baby as well …
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Is a doula right for you?
It's no secret... I LOVE doulas. 💙 I am a certified + practicing doula and a total believer in the benefits doulas offer …
Cervical Exams: Everything you need to know
I am consistently surprised when I meet with doula clients who don’t know that having a cervical exam is their choice! …
Preparing for Your VBAC: 5 things to do before you’re pregnant
I remember it clearly – that point after my second c-section when I realized I was ready to do it again. I had processed …
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Creating Your Ideal Hospital VBAC Environment
Picture this: You’ve found a supportive provider, built your dream birth team, done your research and educated yourself. …
Most Frequently Asked VBAC Questions: Answered
This post needs very little introduction because I know you're eager to get right to the good stuff. Here you'll find a …
Getting Your VBAC: How to Avoid Another C-Section
We share a lot of content about preparing for your VBAC – educating yourself, finding the right provider, using products …
5 Tips for When Pregnancy Just Seems to Last Forever
Can I just say it? As amazingly miraculous as it is, being pregnant is HARD!! It’s physically, emotionally and mentally …
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Your VBAC Guide to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
As I’ve become more and more familiar with the birth world, I’m beginning to feel like there are just so many boxes to …
Adding a Sibling Doula to Your VBAC Birth Team: Who they are and how to hire them
The planning that goes into a VBAC is extensive, I’ve been there. You’re finding the right provider and hiring a birth …
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