We are firm believers here in doula support during any birth, but especially a VBAC. A Cochrane review on continuous …
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Using a Rebozo During Labor
During pregnancy and childbirth, it is helpful to have many tools you can access in your tool belt while preparing for …
Are You a Good Candidate for VBAC?
For many women who have given birth via cesarean section (C-section) in the past but want to consider a vaginal birth …
The 5 Most Common Reasons for C-section (and How to Avoid Them)
C-sections are becoming more and more common. In fact, in the United States, the C-Section rate is just above 32%. It …
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VBA2C: The Facts & Statistics on Birth After 2 Cesareans
We receive a lot of questions about VBA2C, like this email from a follower: “I am contemplating having one more …
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Considering a Midwife for Your VBAC? Here’s What to Know
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 …
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Doulas Start Here
Do You Want to Learn How to Better Support Your VBAC Clients? We Can Help. As doulas, we know that keeping up to …
Parents Start Here
Do You Want to Figure Out if VBAC is Right for You? We Can Help. Welcome to The VBAC Link. As VBAC moms and doulas, …
How to Use an Exercise Ball to Induce Labor
Many people use an exercise ball, or one specially designed for birth, throughout pregnancy to ease discomfort and get …
The ARRIVE Trial and What It Means for Your VBAC
Updated on: February 27, 2024 The ARRIVE trial (also known as the ARRIVE study) has created a lot of debate in the …
Pumping to Induce Labor: Is It Safe and Does It Work?
At around 39+ weeks in your pregnancy, sometimes a healthcare provider will suggest pumping to induce labor. This is …
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9 VBAC Books to Inform and Inspire Your Birth Preparation
9 VBAC Books to Inform and Inspire Your Birth PreparationUpdated on: Mar 2, 2023There is a lot of misinformation in the …
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How to Use a Birthing Ball
Have you ever heard about using a birthing ball during pregnancy and in labor? You’re about to find out why a birth ball …
Labor & Birthing Positions (Besides Lying on Your Back)
There is overwhelming evidence to show that upright labor and birthing positions provide many physiologic benefits for …
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Optimal Fetal Positioning: Exercises for Natural Birth
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
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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C-Section Complications You Can Experience Years Later
Updated December 9th, 2023 Since 1970, the United States Cesarean rate has steadily climbed from 5% of births to over …
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All About Baby Weight Prediction & Third Trimester Ultrasound
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
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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Find A VBAC Doula
Find A VBAC DoulaFind A Certified VBAC Doula Near YouAre you planning a VBAC delivery? Make it easier on yourself by …
Doula Statistics: The Myths vs Facts of Doula Birth Support
My husband LOVES doulas, and it’s not just because he is married to one, either. He had heard all the doula statistics …
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