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Meagan Heaton

Hello! My name is Meagan Heaton. My goal is to help you and your family walk into your birthing experience, feeling empowered and confident.

As a birth doula of seven and a half years, I have served over 280 couples with expertise in VBAC. I personally understand the struggles one can face as I have personally had a VBA2C. As Co-founder of The VBAC Link, I have loved making connections with families further than just my local community.

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 …

11 Postpartum Essentials Worth Every PennyRead More

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 …

10 VBAC Preparation Must-HavesRead More

20 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing a Doula

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 …

20 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing a DoulaRead More

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

Published on: June 2, 2021

If you’ve decided that VBAC vs repeat C-section is the best option for you and your family, finding a VBAC midwife or a …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

Optimal Fetal Positioning: Exercises for Natural BirthRead More

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. …

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

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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

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 …

Pelvic Tilt Exercises During Pregnancy to Ease DiscomfortRead More

How to mentally prepare for VBAC and labor

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 …

Mindful Birthing: How to Mentally Prepare for VBAC & LaborRead More

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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 …

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

All About GBS and Group B Strep Prevention

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 …

Group B Strep Prevention & Options for GBS+ BirthRead More

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How to Decide if Elective C-Section is Best for You and Baby

Published on: January 4, 2021

The word elective means that someone is given the option to choose. You may wonder why anyone would choose to have an …

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10 Ways to Naturally Induce Labor

How to Naturally Induce Labor: 10 Methods You Can Try at Home

Published on: December 14, 2020

It doesn’t matter how you count it, 9 months or 40 weeks, it seems like you have been pregnant forever in those last few …

How to Naturally Induce Labor: 10 Methods You Can Try at HomeRead More

Scared of Giving Birth? Here is how to work through your fears

Scared of Giving Birth? Here’s How to Work Through Your Fears

Published on: November 30, 2020

If you are scared of giving birth, you are not alone. It’s normal to be nervous about having a baby, and some people …

Scared of Giving Birth? Here’s How to Work Through Your FearsRead More

VBAC with Gestational Diabetes A Guide to Your Birth Options

VBAC with Gestational Diabetes: A Guide to Your Birth Options

Published on: November 17, 2020

Can you have a VBAC with gestational diabetes? This diagnosis is not uncommon, and it’s important to manage throughout …

VBAC with Gestational Diabetes: A Guide to Your Birth OptionsRead More

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Is VBAC after 3 C-Sections Safe (and Right for You)?

Published on: November 2, 2020

Wondering if it’s possible and safe to have a vaginal birth after 3 C-sections? VBAC after 3 C-sections is possible, …

Is VBAC after 3 C-Sections Safe (and Right for You)?Read More

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VBAC After 40 Weeks: Is it Safe to Go Past Your Due Date?

Published on: October 21, 2020

Are you wondering about the success rate of VBAC after 40 weeks gestation, or if it is safe to carry your little one …

VBAC After 40 Weeks: Is it Safe to Go Past Your Due Date?Read More

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How to Cope when you Don’t Get Your VBAC (Unplanned Repeat C-section)

Published on: October 6, 2020

What does it mean to have a failed VBAC, and how do you cope with having an unplanned C-section when it’s not what you …

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