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The Birth Lounge Podcast

The Birth Lounge Podcast

Education

Ep. 324 Debunking VBAC Myths: What You Really Need to Prepare for a Hospital Birth with Trish Ware

Ep. 324 Debunking VBAC Myths: What You Really Need to Prepare for a Hospital Birth with Trish Ware

2025-02-28
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In this episode, HeHe interviews Trish, aka Labor Nurse Mama, discussing her extensive experience as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse specializing in VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). They explore the challenges and misconceptions surrounding VBAC, the importance of advocacy and informed decision-making, and the support systems available through Trish's VBAC Lab and other resources. They also address the impact of hospital policies, doctor-patient dynamics, and provide actionable tips for navigating the medical system to achieve a VBAC safely and confidently.

01:24 Free Class to Avoid C-Sections

01:59 Understanding the U.S. Birth System

03:10 Navigating VBAC in Hospitals

05:28 Introducing Trish Ware: The VBAC Expert

06:20 Empowering Women Through Evidence-Based Education

08:13 Challenges and Misconceptions About VBAC

09:09 Advice for VBAC Mamas

09:47 The Reality of Hospital Policies

13:21 The VBAC Lab: Supporting Moms

14:42 The Importance of Informed Decisions

20:26 The Role of Providers in Birth Experiences

27:48 Advocating for Your Birth Plan

28:23 The Role of Labor Nurse Mama

29:13 Empowering Mothers Through Education

32:07 The Importance of Support and Community

34:28 Navigating Medical Recommendations

42:44 Induction and VBAC: What You Need to Know

45:50 Final Thoughts and Resources

Guest Bio:

Meet Trish, a mama to 7, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse with 16 years of experience, and the visionary behind Labor Nurse Mama and her online birth classes Calm Labor Confident Birth and The VBAC Lab. Since 2017, she's been on a mission to empower women through evidence-based education, aiming to change the birth culture to one that celebrates the natural process of birth and grants women the autonomy they deserve. Trish's small dream has blossomed, now serving thousands of women,and has expanded to mentoring women in business.

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BIRTH EDUCATION:

Check out our free class on how to avoid a c-section and reduce tearing in labor here!

 

Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!

 

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