Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here.
Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and motherhood on your terms, ensuring you're not just going with the flow but being an active participant in your own story.
On this podcast you'll get some input and advice on questions like these:
- What is a VBAC?
- Can I have a VBAC?
- How can I avoid a c-section?
- How can I find a VBAC supportive provider?
- Will having a c-section impact breastfeeding?
- How to prepare for an unmedicated birth?
- Is home birth safe?
- How can I have a low intervention hospital birth?
- What are my birth rights?
- How to heal from birth trauma?
- What can I do to make the transition from one to two kids easier?
- How does acupuncture help fertility and overall wellness?
- What is uterine rupture and what is the risk of uterine rupture?
- Can I have a VBAC after multiple c-sections (VBA2C, VBA3C)?
- Can I have a home birth after cesarean (HBAC)?
- Should I have labor induced?
And you'll hear a range of birth stories including:
- VBAC birth stories
- HBAC birth stories
- Home birth stories
- Free birth and unassisted birth stories
- Low intervention hospital birth stories
- Traumatic birth stories and discussion of birth trauma
- Unmedicated birth stories
Some of the experts you'll hear me talk to include:
- Doulas
- Childbirth educators
- Acupuncturists
- Chiropractors
- Lactation Consultants
- Doctors
- Midwives
- Nurses
- Pelvic floor therapists
Subscribe to Motherhood Flow now on your favorite podcast platform.
I'm Hannah Gill, mother of two, VBAC mom, VBAC doula, and birth educator. I have a passion for helping women learn about and prepare for VBAC and take ownership of their birth experience. You can learn more about me and the services I offer at https://www.thehannahgill.com or on Instagram at @thehannahgill.
Please remember that this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
42: Is it possible to have a homebirth after a c-section? Aly McClain's 3 HBAC stories.
On today's episode, Aly McClain, RN of the Peaceful Homebirth Podcast tells us her 4 different birth stories (including 3 HBACs) and how her experiences inspired her to help other women navigate home…
41: Should you change providers for your VBAC?
Finding a VBAC supportive provider is really freaking hard in a lot of areas and it can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for a VBAC.
So when it's time to decide whether or not to stay w…
40: Worried about breastfeeding? Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares tips for breastfeeding success.
Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding.
If you're…
39: Are you choosing to get cervical checks during pregnancy and labor? Some pros and cons to consider when making this decision.
Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT...
- What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks?
- Does everyone need to…
38: Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly
In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU.
We dive into:
- What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care u…
37: Is your skin acting funky during pregnancy? Here are some unexpected pregnancy skin issues.
Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about.
You probably aren't the only mom o…
36: How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids?
So today we're going to be talking about a topic that I talked quite a bit about last month on my Instagram, but I recently archived the majority of my posts. So the post isn't there anymore, but I t…
35: A positive VBAC after a miscarriage and c-section with Morgan Martin.
On today's episode, Morgan Martin tells us about her three different pregnancy and birth experiences and how each one transformed her life and helped her grow along the way.
In this episode, we dive i…
34: Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago
Are you currently pregnant or recently postpartum? Are you questioning if you want to go back to work after maternity leave? Many of us have been there and it can be a hard decision to make for some …
33: What is the easiest way to learn all the things about VBAC preparation?
As a doula and childbirth educator, my plan has been to have VBAC preparation courses for moms and VBAC training programs for doulas.
BUT is a VBAC course really something women want or would other fo…
32: Will having a doula increase my chances for a VBAC?
You may be wondering whether or not you REALLY need a doula to have a VBAC.
There are several potential benefits to having a doula but even with these general benefits of doulas, not all doulas are g…
31: How to Prepare for the Birth You DON'T Want with HeHe Stewart
Imagine walking into labor and delivery prepared with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for the birth experience you've envisioned. That's exactly what HeHe Stewart, from Tranquility by HeHe a…
30: Can I Have a VBAC After Multiple C-Sections? Petra’s VBA3C story.
Today Petra joins me on Motherhood Flow, to share her four birth stories including a VBA3C (VBAC after three c-sections). She is a voice demanding change in childbirth advocacy. Each insight shared …
29: It's Okay to Prioritize Yourself
- VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan
- Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz
- VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Prof…
28: The Main Mistake You're Making as a Doula Supporting VBAC
- VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan
- Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz
- VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Prof…
27: Katie Spinks' Story: Uterine Rupture, Pitocin Use, Birth Trauma, and Special Needs Children
In today's episode of Motherhood Flow, Katie tells her story of having a uterine rupture (without a prior c-section) after the use of Pitocin. She and her daughter both suffered birth trauma and medi…
26: PODCAST REBRAND. Welcome to Motherhood Flow!
I’m rebranding the podcast!
Changes will be rolling out over the next week or so but the new name of the podcast is Motherhood Flow.
I’ve started to venture a bit into general motherhood topics in add…
25: Should Your Hire a Doula for Your VBAC?
- VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan
- Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz
- VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Prof…
24: MamasteFit Podcast: Sharing my C-Section and VBAC Birth Stories with Gina and Roxanne.
In today's special episode, Gina and Roxanne from MamasteFit interview me on the MamasteFit Podcast!
We dive into my birth stories and how doulas can support c-section and VBAC clients.
Check out all t…
23: Goodbye 2023. Hello 2024!
In this episode I discuss all that has happened in 2023 and what I'm looking forward to in 2024.
- VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan
- Quiz - VB…