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Although birth plans are more often created for when people are giving birth in the hospital, if you are planning to …

Writing a Home Birth Plan (and Planning for the Unexpected)Read More

Two and a half years and over 300,000 downloads in, we have shared more than 140 VBAC stories on The VBAC Link …

11 Real VBAC Stories to Inform & Inspire Your Birth JourneyRead More

If you want to have a VBAC, do you need to have an epidural? Does a VBAC with epidural raise your risk of a repeat …

VBAC & Epidural: Safety and C-Section Risk ExplainedRead More

So, you love babies, pregnancy, and childbirth and are considering becoming a career doula. There is just one thing …

Doula Salary: What Aspiring Doulas Need to KnowRead More

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

VBAC vs Repeat C-Section: Which is Right for You?Read More

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

I will never forget the day that I asked my husband if we could hire a doula. I was pregnant with my second child, and I …

Benefits of a Doula for Pregnancy, Birth, & BeyondRead 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

What are the benefits of having a natural birth, and what does that mean?  Most people, when they say natural …

Benefits of a Natural Birth: Is Going Unmedicated Right for You?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

If you have had a previous c-section and you've decided to opt for a VBAC vs a repeat c-section, let’s talk about how …

How to Have a Successful VBAC: 15 Helpful TipsRead 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

Hearing the words natural and c-section together, a lot of people wonder, “Is a natural, gentle, family centered …

How to Plan for a Natural Family Centered CesareanRead 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

We have a lot of our followers asking if they need to make a specific VBAC birth plan.  The simple answer is …

What to Include in a VBAC Birth Plan [FREE Worksheet]Read 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

As doulas, one of the first questions we ask parents in a prenatal visit is, “What are your personal goals for this …

Laboring at Home: How to Stay Confident (And Safe)Read 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

I will never forget the day I pulled out my phone and searched how to become a doula. My interest in helping couples …

Everything You Need to Know Before Becoming a DoulaRead 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

Are VBACs safe? Yes! Can you have a safe and successful VBAC with a previous diagnosis of a small pelvis or large baby? …

Your Pelvis is NOT too Small – Overuse of the CPD DiagnosisRead More