Making birth after Cesarean better
Hi! Hey! Hello! I’m Ashley Marg, a mom of two c-section babies and two VBAC babies passionate about supporting & loving others through this sweet season of pregnancy, birth & postpartum. As a doula and blogger in the birth space, I hope every mama knows that her birth experience matters and her intuition is mighty.
In an ideal world, VBAC moms would have access to providers and birth teams that support their birth choices and give …
Take it from us, a team of VBAC moms, doulas and expert educators in the birthing space, preparing for a VBAC is no walk …
Top 10 Podcast Episodes to Listen to While Preparing for Your VBACRead More
Preparing for your VBAC journey is… well, it’s a lot of things. Exciting and fun but also maybe lonely and definitely …
How often have many of us heard: “It’s hospital policy. I’m sorry, that’s just our policy. Well, that’s the …
How to navigate VBAC and many limiting healthcare system policies & barriersRead More
“You’re just going to schedule another C-section, right?” I can’t count the number of times family and friends …
There’s no denying it – what we consume has a major impact on our ability to conceive, carry, and deliver a baby as well …
VBAC Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum ExplainedRead More
I am consistently surprised when I meet with doula clients who don’t know that having a cervical exam is their choice! …
I remember it clearly – that point after my second c-section when I realized I was ready to do it again. I had processed …
Preparing for Your VBAC: 5 things to do before you’re pregnantRead More
Our first babies, no matter how grown they are, are going through a lot as they prepare to become big siblings. This …
Picture this: You’ve found a supportive provider, built your dream birth team, done your research and educated yourself. …
This post needs very little introduction because I know you're eager to get right to the good stuff. Here you'll find a …
We share a lot of content about preparing for your VBAC – educating yourself, finding the right provider, using products …
Can I just say it? As amazingly miraculous as it is, being pregnant is HARD!! It’s physically, emotionally and mentally …
5 Tips for When Pregnancy Just Seems to Last ForeverRead More
Whether you’re days out of your first c-section, preparing for your VBAC or are several years postpartum with all of …
C-Section Scar Massage: Why it’s important and how to do itRead More
Perhaps one of the most common pregnancy recommendations, especially for those desiring spontaneous labor and natural …
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 …
Our first babies, no matter how grown they are, are going through a lot as they prepare to become big siblings. This …
The planning that goes into a VBAC is extensive, I’ve been there. You’re finding the right provider and hiring a birth …
Adding a Sibling Doula to Your VBAC Birth Team: Who they are and how to hire themRead More
Call them what you want – TUMS, Alka-Seltzer, Rolaids – we’re talking about antacids made from calcium carbonate. These …
Can Taking TUMS During Labor Help You Get Your VBAC?Read More
No matter how much preparation I did for my two VBA2C labors, I remember getting to this point with each of them where I …
Somewhere along your pregnancy or VBAC journey, you’ve likely heard of something called preeclampsia (or pre-e). Chances …
VBAC with Preeclampsia: A guide to your birth optionsRead More
