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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
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 mothe ...
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Is an epidural required for a VBAC?
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Text Hannah! Are you considering an unmedicated VBAC but feeling unsure about how to prepare or if it's even possible? In this episode I dive into the misconceptions around unmedicated VBACs and I discuss essential preparation strategies (both physical and mental) that can help you approach your VBAC with confidence. Tune in for action steps to hel…
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Naturopathic Medicine, Hormones, Fertility, and Perimenopause with Dr. Robyn Wright
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Text Hannah! If you're a woman in your 30's and beyond, you'll want to tune into this episode. Hormones play a key role in our overall health, especially when it comes to fertility, perimenopause, and menopause. But have you wondered how to balance them naturally without getting on some sort of hormonal birth control? In this episode, I sit down wi…
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Last minute VBAC tip for the procrastinating mom
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Text Hannah! If you are later in your VBAC pregnancy, looking back thinking, "I did nothing to prepare." then this episode is definitely for you. I'm giving my top tip for the last-minute, procrastinating moms out there who just don't have the time or energy to do it all. First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - …
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Hard truth? A scheduled repeat c-section may not give you the control you're hoping for.
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Text Hannah! I want to start out by saying I'm NOT anti-c-section. I'm not against scheduling repeat c-sections simply because YOU want to. What I'm against is unnecessary c-sections. Coerced or pressured c-sections. C-sections chosen without full informed consent. I've heard many women say that want to have some control over their birth the second…
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VBAC after twin c-section. Bailey's redemptive VBAC story.
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Text Hannah! https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsAf Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
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There is power in envisioning your VBAC experience.
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Text Hannah! Confidence and clarity is so important when preparing for a VBAC, but how do you actually get to that point? In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that every woman who is preparing for a VBAC needs. I also share one simple action you can take today to start believing in yourself and your body's ability to birth. Tune in for…
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Is it possible to have a homebirth after a c-section? Aly McClain's 3 HBAC stories.
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Text Hannah! 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 homebirth. Connect with Aly: Peaceful Homebirth Podcast Website- www.peacefulhomebirth.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulh…
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Should you change providers for your VBAC?
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Text Hannah! 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 with the same provider who did your c-section you might be wondering what to do. The majority of people in the birth world would tell you …
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Worried about breastfeeding? Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares tips for breastfeeding success.
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Text Hannah! 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 a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, …
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Are you choosing to get cervical checks during pregnancy and labor? Some pros and cons to consider when making this decision.
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Text Hannah! 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 get cervical checks during pregnancy? What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean? Should you get cervical exams during labor? T…
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Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly
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Text Hannah! 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 unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for …
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Is your skin acting funky during pregnancy? Here are some unexpected pregnancy skin issues.
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Text Hannah! 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 out there looking at your skin thinking, "What in the heck is this?!" If you're experiencing any abnormal skin changes always talk to your…
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How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids?
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Text Hannah! 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 talked about it in my stories a little bit, and it's about how, you know, if you're done having kids, I feel like this is a question that S…
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A positive VBAC after a miscarriage and c-section with Morgan Martin.
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Text Hannah! 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 into the following: Morgan's miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the book that was born from that experience. Her unplanned c-section…
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Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago
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Text Hannah! 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 women. If you are trying to figure out if being either a working mom, work from home mom, or stay at home mom is the best fit for your fam…
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What is the easiest way to learn all the things about VBAC preparation?
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Text Hannah! 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 formats be more beneficial? Other options could be: Membership site 1:1 or group virtual doula support and VBAC education Patreon or premiu…
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Will having a doula increase my chances for a VBAC?
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Text Hannah! 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 going to be beneficial to your birth experience. Is it really necessary to hire a doula for your VBAC? Is it possible to have a positive VB…
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How to Prepare for the Birth You DON'T Want with HeHe Stewart
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Text Hannah! 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 and The Birth Lounge, is here to talk about. We talk about ways to turn the often overwhelming task of birth planning into a strategic, tho…
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Can I Have a VBAC After Multiple C-Sections? Petra’s VBA3C story.
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Text Hannah! 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 in our conversation serves as a call to action, encouraging mothers to stand firm in their birthing choices and to seek out informed consen…
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Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsAf Hannah Gill
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The Main Mistake You're Making as a Doula Supporting VBAC
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Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsAf Hannah Gill
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Katie Spinks' Story: Uterine Rupture, Pitocin Use, Birth Trauma, and Special Needs Children
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Text Hannah! 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 medical negligence that left her daughter with severe disabilities and Katie without a uterus. Katie now has a passion for educating and sprea…
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PODCAST REBRAND: Welcome to Motherhood Flow!
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Text Hannah! 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 addition to pregnancy and birth and I want the podcast to be able to grow and evolve as I do. I’ll still be covering topics on pregnancy, bi…
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Should Your Hire a Doula for Your VBAC?
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Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsAf Hannah Gill
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MamasteFit Podcast: Sharing my C-Section and VBAC Birth Stories with Gina and Roxanne.
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Text Hannah! 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 things MamasteFit below: MamasteFit Podcast MamasteFit website MamasteFit Instagram (@mamastefit) https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps Fi…
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Text Hannah! In this episode I discuss all that has happened in 2023 and what I'm looking forward to in 2024. First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…
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Can Reiki therapy help heal trauma? Learn all about Reiki with Madison Mellencamp
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Text Hannah! https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsAf Hannah Gill
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Should you have a VBAC or a repeat c-section?
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Text Hannah! Deciding between a VBAC and a repeat cesarean is a hard and very personal decision. There are some questions to ask yourself and factors to consider when making this choice. If you’ve been wondering which birth option may be right for you, this is a great episode to get you thinking about what you want to do. And if you're a doula want…
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How Acupuncture Can Help with Fertility, Breech Babies, and Postpartum Wellness
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Text Hannah! In today's episode, I interview Kymberly Kelly, L.Ac. Kymberly is an acupuncturist and herbalist, practicing in New York City. She specializes in hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and all things relating to the cycle. We dive into how acupuncture can help with fertility, issues such as PCOS and male factor fertility, br…
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What are some signs and symptoms of postpartum PTSD?
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Text Hannah! In today's quick episode, I talk about what my experience with postpartum PTSD looked like and how I knew I needed to seek help. First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.c…
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Lead with Empathy Podcast: Discussing birth empowerment and autonomy with Holly Logan, MSN, FNP-BC, RN
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Text Hannah! In today's special episode, Holly Logan interviews me on the Lead with Empathy podcast! Holly is a Family Nurse Practitioner, owner of Holly Logan Health, and the host of the Lead with Empathy podcast. We dive into birth empowerment and taking ownership and autonomy when making decisions for your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and mothe…
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How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 1)
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Text Hannah! Get 20% off the online Hypnobabies store using code: Ebbandflow20 at the following affiliate link: https://hypnobabieslinks.com/3Vzyyuzhttps://hypnobabies-academy.thinkific.com/?ref=QAkwYTxEWVyxt In today's episodes, we talk to Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education, Kerry Tuschhoff. She has loved being …
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How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 2)
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Text Hannah! Get 20% off the online Hypnobabies store using code: Ebbandflow20 at the following affiliate link: https://thehannahgill.com/hypnobabies In today's episodes, we talk to Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education, Kerry Tuschhoff. She has loved being a childbirth educator, doula, speaker, and hypnotherapist f…
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Q&A: Having More Kids, People Judging Your Children, and Comparing Postpartum Recovery
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Text Hannah! 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 peo…
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Should you be induced for birth? Discussing the pros and cons of labor induction.
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Text Hannah! 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 la…
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Doula Work, VBAC, and Induction with Julie Pichon
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Text Hannah! 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,…
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Q&A: Healing After Multiple C-Sections and Balancing Time with Two Kids
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Text Hannah! 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…
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Text Hannah! 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…
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Will Breastfeeding be Easier After a VBAC vs a C-Section?
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Text Hannah! Have you heard that after a c-section you could struggle to breastfeed? Did your traumatic birth experience drastically affect the way your breastfeeding journey unfolded? If you’ve been wondering if you can successfully breastfeed after a c-section or birth trauma, this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive into the following: M…
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Coping and Growing Through Loss: VBAC/HBAC with JoyLily Young
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Text Hannah! Experiencing loss is unimaginable, especially as a mother. On today's episode, Joy walks us through her wildly different birth experiences and how her first birth helped her learn and grow as a woman and mother. In this episode, we dive into the following: Joy's traumatic hospital birth and the loss of her first child. Joy's subsequent…
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Q&A: Pumping Issues, Starting a Local Podcast, Doula Roles, and C-Section Scars
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Text Hannah! Have you been wondering why you seem to produce a ton of milk when nursing but not when pumping? Do you think that doulas should be advocating for their clients or is that "out of scope"? In this episode, I answer these four questions: I am breastfeeding as well as pumping. When I nurse I can tell my daughter is getting a lot of milk b…
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My birth was beautiful and uncomplicated, so why did my baby end up in the NICU?
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Text Hannah! 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 va…
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How to Navigate Postpartum After Birth Trauma
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Text Hannah! Did you prepare for postpartum or did you feel blindsided? Did your traumatic birth experience drastically affect the way your fourth trimester unfolded? If you’ve been wondering what postpartum can possibly look like, especially after birth trauma, this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive into the following: My personal postpa…
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Trusting Birth: Honoring the Innate Process While Respecting Potential Challenges
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Text Hannah! 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 ep…
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My VBAC birth story. Yes, you can have an unmedicated hospital VBAC.
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Text Hannah! Have you ever wondered if a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is right for you? Did you have fears surrounding a VBAC due to your c-section birth experience? I’ve been where you’re at and I know how big of a decision it can be. If you’re trying to decide between VBAC and repeat cesarean or if you’re already on your VBAC journey, this…
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Q&A: The Unknowns of Labor, Baby's Position, and Tearing During Birth
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Text Hannah! Have you been wondering how to navigate the unknowns of labor? Are you fearful of your baby being in a poor position or tearing during birth? If thinking about the labor and birth process has you feeling nervous, this episode is for you! In this episode, we answer these three questions: How do you navigate the unknowns of labor, especi…
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Radical Responsibility: How to Take Ownership and Have an Empowered Birth Experience
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Text Hannah! 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 con…
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How to Cope with a Traumatic Unplanned C-Section
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Text Hannah! 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 t…
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Q&A: Postpartum Rest, Doula Work, and Time Between Births for VBAC
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Text Hannah! 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 prior…
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Text Hannah! First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsAf Hannah Gill
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