You've done your research, taken our How to VBAC Course, found a supportive provider and processed your previous birth …
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10 Things to Do to Prepare for a VBAC or HBAC
Preparing for birth can sometimes feel impossible with all of the things going on. As I was scrolling through the posts …
The Risks of Uterine Rupture During VBAC or HBAC and How to Reduce Them
Perhaps the biggest fear we have in our community and the reason we all are often talked into having another Cesarean by …
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Kick Counts: A Way to Bond with your Baby
Written by Roxane McAllister and Kimberly IsburgIn pregnancy, there are so many things to keep in mind to make sure you …
5 VBAC Mama Tips to Prenatal Preparation for Successful Breastfeeding
Whether to have a VBAC vs repeat c-section is a common question that birthing parents ask themselves. It can be hard to …
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10 VBAC Preparation Must-Haves
Whether to have a VBAC vs repeat c-section is a common question that birthing parents ask themselves. It can be hard to …
20 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing a Doula for Your VBAC
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
Updated September 2025 Over the years, C-section rates in the United States have climbed to 32.3% according to the …
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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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