#65: All About VBAC pt.1: Perspectives from an OB, Midwife, and Doula

This is the first part of a two-part series all about VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean. In this episode, Dr Morgan interviews three different birth professionals about their experience and opinions about VBAC, as well as their top tips for any woman preparing for a VBAC in the future. We wanted to gather a variety of types of birth providers and supports for this episode, and it applies and is helpful to more than just the people who are preparing for a VBAC - anyone preparing for birth - this is for you! We talk with an OBGYN, a homebirth midwife, and then a doula. We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired about your future births and equipped with many practical tools and tips for processing past experiences, finding proper support, and paving a new path for your future.

Resources From This Episode:
From OBGYN, Dr. Capetanakis DO:
Find more information about Dr. Cap at the Cap Wellness Center
From midwife, Julianne Robinson LM, CPM:
Take her online homebirth birth class
VBAC statistics mentioned: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(22)00840-7/fulltext & https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db359-h.pdf
From doula, Care Messer:
Learn about Care's online Hypnobirthing classes at the Birth Education Center
Take her FREE course on How to Prevent an Unnecessary Cesarean
Doula Traci to talk about advocacy for birth workers
Perinatal birth psychology with Anna Verwaal
APPPAH Live Training on "What's Missing In Childbirth Education?"
From Dr. Morgan: Learn more about the 6-Week Pregnancy Call

Stay Connected With Our Guests:
Dr. Capetanakis DO, OBGYN:
Website: https://drcapetanakis.com/
Instagram: @drcapetanakis
Julianne Robinson LM, CPM - Midwife:
Websites: https://www.pangaeamidwifery.com/ & https://www.hellohomebirth.com/
Instagram: @pangaeamidwifery & @tales.of.a.midwife
Care Messer, Doula:
Website: https://www.birtheducationcenter.com/
Instagram: @birtheducationcenter

Stay Connected With Us:
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedici

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
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Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
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