Julie Francom

If you are pregnant after having a Cesarean, you are probably wondering about your options, and weighing the relative …

The Truth about the VBAC Success RateRead More

Deciding to become a doula is a significant and pivotal moment in a woman’s life. There are a lot of things to consider …

How Long Does it Take to Become a Doula?Read More

I will never forget talking with VBAC dads on our podcast and bursting into laughter when I heard one father’s answer to …

What is a Doula? Understanding a Doula’s Role in ChildbirthRead More

I started my doula career almost immediately after my second child, who was also my first VBAC baby, was born. My doula …

So You Want a Doula Career? Here’s What It’s Really Like.Read More

“My baby is breech! Help!” If you're not sure how to turn a breech baby, you've come to the right place. We …

How to Turn a Breech Baby: 8 Ways to Flip That BabyRead More

As a doula, I’ve attended many births where scar tissue on the cervix causes labor to stall. Here’s what it looks …

Scar Tissue on the Cervix & (Preventable) C-SectionsRead More

Trying to find evidence-based VBAC facts can be a nightmare. I have been there, scouring the internet for hours, not …

VBAC Facts: The Real Truth About VBACRead More

There is a lot of controversy about weight and pregnancy. Not gaining enough weight or even losing weight can leave a …

Plus Size Birth: What New Moms Need to KnowRead More

We want to talk about something that may be a little sensitive for some. Here it goes: just because you have a VBAC …

Healing from Birth Trauma: Coping After a Difficult Birth ExperienceRead More

If you’ve just found out that your baby is lying transverse, or sideways, in your belly, you likely have a whole bunch …

How to Turn a Transverse Baby (and Avoid a C-Section)Read More

How long should you wait to get pregnant after a C-section? Getting pregnant after having a C-section can be a …

Getting Pregnant After C-Section: How Long Should You Wait?Read More

Something we get asked A LOT from women wanting a VBAC is how can they get their husband/partner on board with that …

5 Steps to Get Your Partner on Board with VBACRead More

In 2017 ACOG released practice bulletin 184 with updated guidelines for VBAC. In the guidelines it states that "most …

7 Surprising Studies on VBAMCRead More

Before we get into this, I want to explain something. This topic might seem a little awkward or uncomfortable coming …

3 Unique VBAC Challenges Women of Color FaceRead More

The thing about statistics is, they will not tell you how a specific person, in a specific circumstance, will react …

How to REALLY Understand the Risk for Uterine RuptureRead More

Between Meagan and I’s 7 pregnancies, 5 of them have started with our water breaking spontaneously before active …

What To Do When Your Water BreaksRead More

We see this question all the time, "I have an anterior placenta, can I still have a VBAC?". The answer is, yes! Here are …

Anterior Placenta and VBACRead More

Wow! We are finally here! When I pitched my plans to Meagan for this business, hoping she would say yes to be my …

Now Enrolling- Online VBAC Prep and Doula Certification Courses!Read More

I want to preface this blog post by saying this: Here at The VBAC Link we realize that sometimes, C-sections are very …

The Ugly Side of CesareanRead More

Welcome! I am so glad you are here!! I am Julie Francom, founder of Utah VBAC Link. As a VBAC Mom and professional doula …

#WhyWeVBAC, Join the Movement!Read More

My first birth was traumatic. For me. For my husband. For my baby. Induced at 36 weeks due to pre-eclampsia. Slow …

#WhyWeVBAC Julie’s StoryRead More