VBAC Birth Stories
Melissa Merino & Stephanie Cannavo
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In this episode we speak to Adelaide mum of two Rosalie about her two births. Rosalie underwent IVF and speaks about the unique challenges women in same sex relationships face when dealing with healthcare. Her first birth was an emergency caesarean which followed an induction for having a macrocosmic baby and being post-dates. Rosalie was very well educated about birth and was planning a public hospital funded homebirth before she was 'risked out.' She knew about the cascade of intervention yet she was coerced into a procedure that she did not want. This coercion was the catalyst for her birth trauma and PTSD.
In her next pregnancy Rosalie hired a private midwife and a doula to give herself the best chance of having a physiological birth at home...but once labour was underway she knew on an intuitive level that there would be a curveball right at the end.
Rosalie shares a wealth of knowledge about birth in this episode which is important listening for anyone who wants to give birth. A must listen for anyone working in maternity too, to understand the ways they can support mothers and prevent birth trauma from occurring to 1 in 3 women, and the 1 in 10 Australian women who are diagnosed with PTSD following their births.
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~ Notes ~
Birth Preparation Course: Calmbirth
www.calmbirth.com.au
Book: Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage
www.midwifethinking.com
Midwife: @embracemidwifery on Instagram
Doula: @brookehiltondoula on Instagram
Psychologist: Heather Matter
https://www.mtloftychiropractic.com.au/staff/heather-mattner/
Optimal positions for pregnancy and birth: www.spinningbabies.com
"Dimensions, not weight" Instagram reel by B from Core, Floor & Restore: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CftTT7Vj7XH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
VBAC Australia Support Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342851302473349
Induction of Labour Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/inductionoflabour
~ Birth Trauma & Post Natal Depression/Anxiety support ~
If this episode raises any concerns for you please don't hesitate to contact:
The Gidget Foundationhttps: //gidgetfoundation.org.au/get-support/
**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.
In this episode we chat to Shelley, a mum of two from Adelaide. Shelley reached out to us shortly after having her baby because she wanted to share the unique circumstances surrounding her first birth and VBAC. Shelley lives with Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Genital, it is classified as a type of STI, and because of the stigma this carries Shelley could not find any stories from women who have navigated pregnancy and birth with this condition.
It is estimated that three-quarters of Australian adults are infected with HSV1.
Shelley talks about how her genital herpes affected the outcome of her first birth, and although a very empowering and positive caesarean she still held the desire to have a VBAC for next time. Unlike her first birth genital herpes didn't play a role in the outcome of her second birth, however being covid positive at the time her body went into labour certainly did. Shelley got covid twice during her VBAC pregnancy.
Although her VBAC didn't go the way Shelley envisioned- there was intervention there- she felt in control the entire time due to the preparation she had done during her VBAC pregnancy. Shelley also shares how she had a positive breastfeeding journey with her second baby, which wasn't the case with her first baby.
A big thank you to our patrons for helping to bring this episode to you. Please consider supporting the podcast from as little as $2 a month. Your donations go toward the up-keeping costs of running the podcast and really help us to keep going x
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~ Notes ~
Books:
The Birth Map by Catherine Bell
Birth Skills by Juju Sundin with Sarah Murdoch
Pregnancy Loss:
Https://www.bearsofhope.org.au
Https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au
Https://miscarriagessupport.org.au
**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.
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