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Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean

Are you a mom planning a VBAC or CBAC and looking for solid support and inspiration? You’re in the right place! 

Join us each week as we dive into empowering stories, expert advice, and the latest research to help you navigate your birth journey with confidence. From the challenges to the triumphs, I'm here to provide you with the information and encouragement you need to have the birth experience you’ve always dreamed of.

Tune in, feel empowered, and remember—you were made for this!

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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
87
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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86- From Nurse to Doula: Jessica Gable on Advocacy and Empowered Hospital Birth

86- From Nurse to Doula: Jessica Gable on Advocacy and Empowered Hospital Birth

I’m sitting down with Jessica Gable, a registered nurse turned doula who is passionate about low-intervention hospital birth and childbirth advocacy. Jessica has supported countless moms, including t…

00:58:34  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
85- You're Not Broken, You're Postpartum

85- You're Not Broken, You're Postpartum

It’s here, Mama—launch day! 💛 

My book You’re Not Broken, You’re Postpartum is officially out in the world, and in this special episode, I’m giving you a gift: I’m reading the introductory chapter str…

00:17:35  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
84- Your Birth Impacts Your Postpartum

84- Your Birth Impacts Your Postpartum

When your birth story doesn’t go as planned, it can leave a mark on your heart that shows up in postpartum in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey—becoming a m…

00:11:36  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
83- Your Cervix Is Not A Crystal Ball

83- Your Cervix Is Not A Crystal Ball

Why Dilation Doesn’t Predict Birth


You’ve heard it. You’ve maybe even stressed over it:

“You’re only 1 cm…”

“You’ve been 4 cm for weeks…”

“You’re not making any progress.”


But here’s the truth: Your cervi…

00:18:25  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
82- Is Your Provider's Fear Influencing Your Decisions?

82- Is Your Provider's Fear Influencing Your Decisions?

Let’s get one thing straight: your provider’s fear should not be the reason you say yes to something in birth.

In this episode, we’re diving into how fear-based counseling shows up in VBAC consults an…

00:19:54  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
81- I’m Not Anti-OB. I’m Pro You.

81- I’m Not Anti-OB. I’m Pro You.

You’ve heard it before—“Just trust your doctor.”

But what if trusting yourself mattered just as much?


In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to advocate for your birth, especially when…

00:13:56  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
80- When Labor Stalls

80- When Labor Stalls

You’re in labor. You’re doing everything right. But suddenly… things slow way down.

Is something wrong?


Maybe not at all.

In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood reasons labor “stalls” …

00:11:14  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
79- Why You Can’t Hack the Start of Birth: 10 Induction Myths

79- Why You Can’t Hack the Start of Birth: 10 Induction Myths

Desperate for labor to start? You’re not alone. But mama, before you chug the castor oil or speed-walk your neighborhood like it’s a race track, this episode is your wake-up call.


We’re busting 10 com…

00:15:58  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
78- The 5 Biggest Breastfeeding Myths with Little Bear Lactation IBCLC Jaimie

78- The 5 Biggest Breastfeeding Myths with Little Bear Lactation IBCLC Jaimie

If your first breastfeeding journey felt harder than it should’ve been… it probably was. And you’re not crazy for thinking something wasn’t right.


In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jaimie—an Internati…

00:56:53  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
77- The Postpartum Mental Load No One Warned Us About

77- The Postpartum Mental Load No One Warned Us About


You’re not lazy. You’re not ungrateful. You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re carrying the postpartum mental load—and it’s invisible, exhausting, and absolutely real.

In this episode, we’re naming the weig…

00:12:13  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
76- Big News, Bold Moves

76- Big News, Bold Moves

Today’s episode is a little different—in the best possible way. I’m finally sharing all the exciting things that have been happening behind the scenes in my business (and believe me, there’s a lot to…

00:22:07  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
75- The Birth That Changed Her: Baylee’s CBAC as a Labor & Delivery Nurse

75- The Birth That Changed Her: Baylee’s CBAC as a Labor & Delivery Nurse

In this powerful episode, Baylee, a labor and delivery nurse pulls back the curtain on her two cesarean births—and the emotional and personal growth that came with each one.


Her first birth happened e…

01:25:52  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
74- Three Tools You Need For An Unmedicated Birth

74- Three Tools You Need For An Unmedicated Birth

Planning to birth without an epidural? This episode is your prep talk and power boost. I’m breaking down three tools every mama needs in her back pocket when preparing for an unmedicated birth—and tr…

00:22:56  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
73- From Uncertain to Unshakable: What Real VBAC Education Gives You

73- From Uncertain to Unshakable: What Real VBAC Education Gives You

Did you know that the right birth education could be the difference between a smooth, empowered VBAC and a repeat C-section you didn’t want? 🤯

Most hospital childbirth classes barely scratch the surfa…

00:12:04  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
72- Preparing for Emotional Surprises in Birth: Jessica's Cesarean Story

72- Preparing for Emotional Surprises in Birth: Jessica's Cesarean Story

Birth isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, it’s mental, it’s soul-deep.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Jessica Rushing to talk about what happens when emotions take center s…

00:29:48  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
71- Informed, Not Intimidated: VBAC vs Repeat Cesarean

71- Informed, Not Intimidated: VBAC vs Repeat Cesarean

When it comes to deciding between a VBAC or a repeat cesarean, too many mamas are left with surface-level info and a whole lot of fear. And let’s be honest—that’s not good enough when it comes to one…

00:26:10  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
70- The Truth About Birth Positions: Your Pelvis Is MOBILE, Not Broken

70- The Truth About Birth Positions: Your Pelvis Is MOBILE, Not Broken

Did you know that the way you position your body during labor can literally make or break how smoothly things progress? 🤯

Most hospital births still default to pushing flat on your back—but here’s the…

00:26:49  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
69- Advocacy in Action: How to Speak Up and Stay Centered in Birth with Krystil at Adoring Doulas

69- Advocacy in Action: How to Speak Up and Stay Centered in Birth with Krystil at Adoring Doulas

Today we’re talking about something every pregnant woman deserves to know: how to advocate for yourself in pregnancy and birth — without apology, without fear, and without shrinking to make others co…

00:43:48  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
68- Breathing Techniques for Every Stage of Labor

68- Breathing Techniques for Every Stage of Labor

Did you know the way you breathe during labor can literally transform your entire birth experience?

Your breath isn’t just about getting oxygen—it’s one of the most powerful tools you have to ease pai…

00:26:41  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
67- When Labor Starts: Don’t Panic... Do This Instead

67- When Labor Starts: Don’t Panic... Do This Instead

🚨 Labor has started… now what?!

That first contraction can feel exciting—and a little overwhelming. But don’t worry, you’re not winging it. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what to do …

00:25:35  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
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