Making birth after Cesarean better.
Online VBAC Courses
At The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better, by helping parents preparing for VBAC birth build confidence in their birth choices.
We are Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton; between the two of us we have supported over 700 parents in their VBAC journeys, have had three HBAC’s, and one VBA2C. We get you!
Besides our VBAC courses for Parents and Doulas, you will want to make sure you check out our podcast of VBAC stories, VBAC blogs, and our Facebook community of support. We also have a collection of VBAC doulas to help you during your VBAC pregnancy and more!
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Welcome to The VBAC Link
We are Julie Francom (left) & Meagan Heaton (right)
Along with being doulas and moms, we have a passion for all things VBAC and empowering moms to play an active role in their pregnancy and birth by finding out the true VBAC risks and benefits.
With 4 kids under 6, Julie is always caffeinated and takes pride in finding new ways to encourage her kids to help tidy up. Current fave: cleaning dance parties!
Meagan is always on the go. Between doulaing for clients, running half marathons, and speaking and teaching about VBAC she likes long walks around the block with her husband at night so they can connect and catch up.
Partnering through postpartum: Sharing the load after a VBAC
The postpartum period is a beautiful yet challenging time for any family, and for VBAC moms, recovery can be especially demanding. A vaginal birth after cesarean requires physical healing, emotional processing, and lots of support. That’s where a supportive partner can make all the difference. By sharing the load and working as a team, you’re …
5 Ways to Simplify Postpartum Recovery After a VBAC
Recovering from a VBAC is no small feat. It’s an incredible achievement—one that demands patience, grace and a whole lot of support. As a mom who’s been there, I know firsthand how overwhelming postpartum life can feel, especially when you’re trying to recover while caring for a newborn. But it doesn’t have to be so …
Traveling for Your VBAC: Dos & Don’ts
In an ideal world, VBAC moms would have access to providers and birth teams that support their birth choices and give them confidence to pursue the births they desire. Unfortunately, that’s not the case in many places around the world and even here in the US. Many VBAC moms find themselves fighting for the opportunity …