Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean

Birth isn’t just a physical journey—it’s a mental one too. And when you’re planning a VBAC, your mindset is one of your greatest tools.

In this episode, we’re digging deep into:

✔️ The biggest mental r…

Let’s be real—packing for birth can feel like prepping for a mystery trip. The stakes are high, the snacks are non-negotiable, and somehow, you can’t remember if you need a charger or a snack first. …

How do you know if your provider really supports your birth choices? What if you realize too late that your birth setting isn’t what you thought it would be? 🚩

In this episode, we’re diving into the b…

Let’s be real—fear is one of the biggest blocks to a powerful, satisfying birth. It creeps in through horror stories, past trauma, unknowns, and pressure to “get it right.” But what if you didn’t hav…

Fetal monitoring might not sound glamorous, but let’s be real—it’s one of those birth topics you need to understand before labor begins. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the tools hospitals an…

“Failure to progress.”

Just hearing those words can send a wave of fear through any birthing person—and that’s exactly why we need to talk about it.

In this episode of [Your Podcast Name], we’re diving…

Due dates have been treated like expiration dates for far too long—and it’s time to set the record straight.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything you actually need to know abo…

Birth is more than just contractions and pushing—

It’s a full-body, whole-person hormonal symphony designed to carry you through labor, help you bond with your baby, and support your postpartum recove…

You’ve seen them on Instagram—those pretty little quotes like “I trust my body” or “Each surge brings me closer to my baby.” But let’s be real… do affirmations actually work? Or are they just woo-woo…

Pregnancy after loss is a journey filled with conflicting emotions—grief, joy, fear, hope—all woven together in the most tender way. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by certified birth and bereav…

What if your baby is too big? What if something goes wrong? What if you can’t handle the pain?

Ugh. If you’re pregnant, chances are you’ve been hit with at least one of these “What If” questions. And …

Can you really have a natural birth in a hospital setting that’s often built for interventions? The answer is YES—and today’s guest is here to show you how.

In this empowering episode, I’m joined by t…

Did you know that Black and Indigenous women in the U.S. are significantly more likely to have cesarean births—often unnecessarily—and face higher maternal mortality rates? This isn’t just a coincide…

Ever feel like your C-section birth story doesn’t get the same recognition as a vaginal birth? Or like your recovery was treated like an afterthought? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re having a…

Are cesareans always necessary? Or are moms being pushed into surgery without true informed consent?

Too often, hospital policies and defensive medicine dictate birth more than the mother’s individual…

In this episode of the Made For Birth Podcast, we dive deep into the myths surrounding cesareans and how they impact a mother’s trust in herself and her body. Many moms carry the weight of guilt and …

Did you truly choose your cesarean? Or did it feel like a decision that was made for you? 🤔

Too many moms don’t fully understand what a cesarean entails until they’re already on the table. Whether it’…

Birth trauma is real, and healing starts with understanding. 💜

Too often, moms are told to just “move on” after a traumatic birth because their baby is healthy. But what about you? Birth trauma isn’t …

April 1st marks the start of Cesarean Awareness Month, and today’s episode is for every mom who has ever experienced a cesarean birth—whether it was planned, unexpected, empowering, or filled with em…

Doulas aren’t just a trend—we’ve been around for thousands of years, supporting, guiding, and holding space for birthing women. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the history of doulas, how the …