Meagan Heaton

Nutrition for my VBAC: Finding my favorite prenatal brand & what I wish I knew during pregnancy

Published on: June 27, 2026

When I was pregnant and planning my VBAC years ago, I thought taking a prenatal vitamin meant I was fully covering my …

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What’s in my doula bag? The 10 Most Essential Items for Supporting VBAC Births

Published on: February 1, 2024

I will forever remember the day that I finished my doula training and that feeling of …

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5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Breastfeeding Three Kids

Published on: November 30, 2023

Whether to have a VBAC vs repeat c-section is a common question that birthing parents ask themselves. It can be hard to …

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10 Things to Do to Prepare for a VBAC or HBAC

Published on: October 16, 2023

Preparing for birth can sometimes feel impossible with all of the things going on. As I was scrolling through the posts …

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The Risks of Uterine Rupture During VBAC or HBAC and How to Reduce Them

Published on: October 16, 2023

Perhaps the biggest fear we have in our community and the reason we all are often talked into having another Cesarean by …

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10+ Signs It’s Time to Switch Your VBAC or HBAC Provider: OBGYN or Midwife

Published on: October 16, 2023

I love hearing stories on our podcast and in our Facebook community about VBAC parents taking …

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5 VBAC Mama Tips to Prenatal Preparation for Successful Breastfeeding

Published on: October 9, 2023

Whether to have a VBAC vs repeat c-section is a common question that birthing parents ask themselves. It can be hard to …

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11 Postpartum Essentials Worth Every Penny

Published on: September 29, 2023

Let's be real: When we think about our VBAC pregnancies, most of the focus is on getting to our due date and getting our …

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10 VBAC Preparation Must-Haves

Published on: August 21, 2023

Whether to have a VBAC vs repeat c-section is a common question that birthing parents ask themselves. It can be hard to …

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20 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing a Doula for Your VBAC

Published on: April 28, 2023

We are firm believers here in doula support during any birth, but especially a VBAC. A Cochrane review on continuous …

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Considering a Midwife for Your VBAC? Here’s What to Know

Published on: June 2, 2021

Updated September 2025 Over the years, C-section rates in the United States have climbed to 32.3% according to the …

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How to Use an Exercise Ball to Induce Labor

Published on: May 24, 2021

Many people use an exercise ball, or one specially designed for birth, throughout pregnancy to ease discomfort and get …

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Pumping to Induce Labor: Is It Safe and Does It Work?

Published on: May 10, 2021

At around 39+ weeks in your pregnancy, sometimes a healthcare provider will suggest pumping to induce labor. This is …

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How to Use a Birthing Ball

Published on: April 26, 2021

Have you ever heard about using a birthing ball during pregnancy and in labor? You’re about to find out why a birth ball …

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Optimal Fetal Positioning: Exercises for Natural Birth

Published on: April 15, 2021

When it comes to childbirth, our focus goes to areas we may not have thought about before, like optimal fetal …

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The Power Behind Skin-to-Skin Contact After C-section: Benefits for Mom and Baby

Published on: March 29, 2021

I will never forget how it felt to hold my baby skin-to-skin after a C-section with my daughter placed on my chest. …

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All About Baby Weight Prediction & Third Trimester Ultrasound

Published on: March 17, 2021

For women who want to avoid a C-section, baby weight prediction can cause a lot of stress. That’s because one of the …

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Pelvic Tilt Exercises During Pregnancy to Ease Discomfort

Published on: March 1, 2021

If you’ve had a baby before, you understand there are times during pregnancy that are less than comfortable. Pelvic tilt …

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Mindful Birthing: How to Mentally Prepare for VBAC & Labor

Published on: February 15, 2021

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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The Best VBAC Induction Methods (and Is It Safe to Induce for VBAC?)

Published on: February 1, 2021

When it comes to VBAC induction, you may get many opinions on whether or not it is safe. Although it’s ideal for labor …

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Group B Strep Prevention & Options for GBS+ Birth

Published on: January 18, 2021

These days, the most common request on a birth plan, whether VBAC parent or not, is to avoid interventions. Particularly …

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