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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

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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.

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Trusting Birth: Honoring the Innate Process While Respecting Potential Challenges

Trusting Birth: Honoring the Innate Process While Respecting Potential Challenges

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06/15/23 • 13 min

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Have you ever heard people say to “trust birth” and that “your body was made to do this”? Did this rub you the wrong way? What about if someone said they didn’t trust birth, they respected it? Well, an OBGYN over on Instagram did say that, and it was the root of some heated discussion in the birth world. I’ve decided to do a podcast episode and blog on this very topic in response to her post.
If you’ve been wondering why the natural birth community seems so adamant that you can trust birth and why the traditional medical system is so adamant that you can’t, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • The comparison of birth to the ocean (per the controversial Instagram post).
  • How trust in and respect for birth can coexist.
  • A reminder that at our essence, humans are still animals.
  • ...and so much more!

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Radical Responsibility: How to Take Ownership and Have an Empowered Birth Experience

Radical Responsibility: How to Take Ownership and Have an Empowered Birth Experience

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05/25/23 • 27 min

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Have you ever felt uncomfortable when you think about having to stand up and advocate for yourself? Have you ever been hesitant to make decisions about your birth and motherhood journey because you’re scared about what the outcome will be?
If you are ready to start taking radical responsibility for your life and making choices with confidence, this episode is for you!
In this episode, I dive into:

  • Why taking ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is so important
  • How to deal with the fear and anxiety surrounding your decisions and their potential outcomes
  • The power of choice
  • And reframing your mindset

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Q&A: Postpartum Rest, Doula Work, and Time Between Births for VBAC

Q&A: Postpartum Rest, Doula Work, and Time Between Births for VBAC

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05/20/23 • 12 min

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Have you been wondering how in the world you can prioritize rest and recovery during postpartum, especially when you have other children at home? I know, it can be overwhelming.
If the thinking about the fourth trimester has you feeling nervous, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we answer these three questions:

  • How do you prioritize postpartum rest when you have other children?
  • What is your favorite part about being a doula?
  • My provider supports VBAC with a minimum 16 months from birth to birth. Is this a normal time interval?
For these Q&A episodes, I will answer all of the burning questions from my audience.
If you would like to submit a question for the next Q&A episode you can do that here!
If you're wanting to learn about ways you can set yourself and your family up for success during pregnancy and postpartum, and how to afford the help you deserve, check out my free Registry Guide to learn more!

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - How to Cope with a Traumatic Unplanned C-Section

How to Cope with a Traumatic Unplanned C-Section

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05/20/23 • 26 min

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Have you had a traumatic birth experience that left you feeling shocked, confused, and thinking, “What the hell just happened?” I see you. I’ve been there and it can be overwhelming.

If you’ve ever felt guilt surrounding your birth experience and have been trying to navigate the roller coaster of emotions, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • My first birth experience and how I went from feeling prepared to feeling like I got slapped in the face by birth trauma.
  • How I used the trauma I experienced as motivation to become an active participant in my next birth instead of handing over my power to someone else.
  • The emotions you may be feeling as a result of your birth trauma.
  • ...and so much more!

If you’ve been wondering, “Am I alone in this?”, I promise you’re not. Have a listen!

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Guess Who's Back...Back Again...

Guess Who's Back...Back Again...

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10/05/23 • 10 min

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Welcome back to the Ebb and Flow Birth Show with Hannah Gill! I'm thrilled to return after a brief hiatus due to moving and vacation. In this episode, I give a life update and how I am going to be approaching the podcast moving forward (batching anyone?). It's great to be back, and I can't wait to share some more exciting episodes with you all.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Q&A: Healing After Multiple C-Sections and Balancing Time with Two Kids

Q&A: Healing After Multiple C-Sections and Balancing Time with Two Kids

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10/12/23 • 10 min

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Have you had cesarean births and are wondering what healing after multiple c-sections will look like? Are you worried about how to balance your time and attention between two (or more kids?
If the thinking about postpartum after a c-section or for your second baby has you feeling nervous, this is a good episode for you.
In this episode, we answer these three questions:

  • How long will it take to recover physically and mentally after multiple c-sections?
  • Can having your tubes removed during a c-section make your periods worse?
  • How do you balance your time between two kids when you have a newborn and a toddler?
For these Q&A episodes, I will answer all of the burning questions from my audience.
If you would like to submit a question for the next Q&A episode you can do that here!
If you're wanting to learn about your options for birth after cesarean or for the next steps to take if you want a VBAC, check out my FREE First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Doula Work, VBAC, and Induction with Julie Pichon

Doula Work, VBAC, and Induction with Julie Pichon

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10/19/23 • 69 min

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Doula work and the landscape of the maternity care system has drastically changed over time. On today's episode, I talk to Julie about her 20+ years as a Doula, VBAC specialist, and breastfeeding educator and advocate. Julie was my doula for my VBAC in 2022 and has been a friend and mentor on my journey into birthwork.
In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • Julie's early passion for birth and her start into doula work.
  • How the space of VBAC support has changed since the 90's and Julie's top tips for a VBAC.
  • Induction rates and why in the world they could be so high.
  • ...and so much more!
Visit Julie's website: www.birth-by-design.com.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Should you be induced for birth? Discussing the pros and cons of labor induction.

Should you be induced for birth? Discussing the pros and cons of labor induction.

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10/26/23 • 22 min

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Are you currently pregnant and trying to figure out if labor induction is the right choice for you? It may be medically necessary or simply elective, but either way you need to understand the risks and benefits to induction and how it could impact you, your baby, and your birth.

If you are ready to get down to the nitty gritty about labor induction then this episode is for you!

In this episode, I dive into:

  • What is labor induction and how does it differ from labor augmentation?
  • What the different types of induction are (both medical and more "natural" options).
  • Potential benefits of induction.
  • The risks of induction and red flags you should look out for.

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - Q&A: Having More Kids, People Judging Your Children, and Comparing Postpartum Recovery

Q&A: Having More Kids, People Judging Your Children, and Comparing Postpartum Recovery

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11/02/23 • 10 min

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In this episode, I answer these three questions:

  • How do you know when you are done having kids? Should you ignore the financial aspect when making this decision?
  • How do you handle other people judging or saying things about your children?
  • How do you not compare your pregnancy and postpartum journey to your past experiences or other people's?
For these Q&A episodes, I will answer all of the burning questions from my audience.
If you would like to submit a question for the next Q&A episode you can do that here!
If you're wanting to learn about your options for birth after cesarean or for the next steps to take if you want a VBAC, check out my FREE First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans - My birth was beautiful and uncomplicated, so why did my baby end up in the NICU?

My birth was beautiful and uncomplicated, so why did my baby end up in the NICU?

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06/29/23 • 24 min

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Are you a NICU mama? Did you and your baby have to navigate an unexpected NICU stay after what seemed like a near-picture-perfect birth? Having now have experienced having a baby in the NICU, I can understand how stressful of a situation it can be.

If you’ve ever felt like your NICU stay was not as "severe" as others so maybe not as valid, please know that is not the case. Your experience matters just as much as the NICU mama next to you.

In this episode, I dive into the following:

  • The shock I felt having my daughter in the NICU after what was such a beautiful birth experience.
  • The confusion of trying to figure out the root cause of her issues.
  • Navigating a NICU stay while healing from birth.
  • ...and so much more!

If you’ve been wondering, “Am I alone in this?”, I promise you’re not. Have a listen!
Preparing for a NICU stay could easily be part of our postpartum preparation process. Although it’s not something we plan to happen, it’s something we should be prepared for if it does happen. If you are wanting to be intentional with your postpartum planning and would like a resource to help you, I have a Postpartum Planning Workbook you could check out. It’s filled with worksheets, education, trackers, and guided prompts to help you prepare for postpartum ahead of time instead of when you’re in the thick of it.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

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How many episodes does Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans have?

Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans currently has 53 episodes available.

What topics does Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans cover?

The podcast is about Natural Birth, Parenting, Kids & Family, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Doula, Courses, Podcasts, Education and Birth.

What is the most popular episode on Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans?

The episode title 'Coping and Growing Through Loss: VBAC/HBAC with JoyLily Young' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans?

The average episode length on Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans is 25 minutes.

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Episodes of Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans was released on May 8, 2023.

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