<description>&lt;p&gt;Is it possible to have a VBAC with multiples? YES. In honor of Cesarean Awareness Month, Erin, a registered dietitian and mom of four (under 5!), shares her journey through cesarean, VBAC, miscarriage, and a twin VBAC. She opens up about navigating postpartum anxiety, benefiting from medication, and how her hard work and growth helped her have a different mindset when a lot of similar things happened in subsequent births. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Erin’s first birth was a cesarean during COVID due to fetal heart decels, her second was a healing VBAC and her third and fourth births were an induced twin VBAC for cholestasis. Her stories touch on miscarriage, close pregnancy intervals, di-di twin pregnancy, provider support, membrane sweeps, epidural and Pitocin. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She also shares the realities of postpartum recovery, breastfeeding with a nipple shield, and facing a neonatal emergency when one of her twins required surgery at just three weeks old. Erin’s big VBAC tips are to have birth preferences instead of rigid plans while holding strong to your boundaries, find care that is individualized to your unique circumstances, and lean into positive affirmations. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with her on Instagram @the.dietitian.mama or at morningbirdnutrition.com.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/findadoula" rel="nofollow"&gt;VBAC Certified Doula Finder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HAqyPULhGvqD0PVJCImD1X3YtLpoWTNcKDj52sjHgrE/edit?gid=1977420693#gid=1977420693" rel="nofollow"&gt;The VBAC Link Supportive Provider List&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/vbac-class/" rel="nofollow"&gt;The Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for Parents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/vbac-doula-training/" rel="nofollow"&gt;Online VBAC Doula Training&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/share" rel="nofollow"&gt;Submit Your VBAC/CBAC Story&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;</description>

The VBAC Link

Lily Wyn & Paige Lloyd

Episode 451 Erin’s Twin VBAC + Cholestasis

APR 8, 202659 MIN
The VBAC Link

Episode 451 Erin’s Twin VBAC + Cholestasis

APR 8, 202659 MIN

Description

Is it possible to have a VBAC with multiples? YES. In honor of Cesarean Awareness Month, Erin, a registered dietitian and mom of four (under 5!), shares her journey through cesarean, VBAC, miscarriage, and a twin VBAC. She opens up about navigating postpartum anxiety, benefiting from medication, and how her hard work and growth helped her have a different mindset when a lot of similar things happened in subsequent births. Erin’s first birth was a cesarean during COVID due to fetal heart decels, her second was a healing VBAC and her third and fourth births were an induced twin VBAC for cholestasis. Her stories touch on miscarriage, close pregnancy intervals, di-di twin pregnancy, provider support, membrane sweeps, epidural and Pitocin. She also shares the realities of postpartum recovery, breastfeeding with a nipple shield, and facing a neonatal emergency when one of her twins required surgery at just three weeks old. Erin’s big VBAC tips are to have birth preferences instead of rigid plans while holding strong to your boundaries, find care that is individualized to your unique circumstances, and lean into positive affirmations. Connect with her on Instagram @the.dietitian.mama or at morningbirdnutrition.com.VBAC Certified Doula FinderThe VBAC Link Supportive Provider ListThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSubmit Your VBAC/CBAC StoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands