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Australian VBAC Stories

Australian VBAC Stories
VBAC
Breastfeeding
Home Birth
Postpartum Recovery
Pregnancy
Maternal Health
Cesarean Section
Cesarean Birth
C-Section
Midwifery
Mental Health
Perinatal Anxiety
Childbirth Experience
Private Midwife
Doula
Childbirth
Postpartum Depression
Emergency Caesarean
Covid-19
Breech Birth

Welcome to Australian VBAC stories. This podcast is for you, the women and parents of Australia to share your journey to vaginal birth after caesarean, and to listen to those who have forged the path before. Whether you’ve had a VBAC or planned one, supported someone through one or simply want to learn more - we hope this will be a resource that inspires, informs, and celebrates all unique experie... more

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In this episode, we hear from Emma, whose first birth began unexpectedly when her waters broke at just 35 weeks. Living with a rare uterine anomaly (uterus didelphys), a breech baby, and gestational diabetes, she found herself navigating a rapidly un... more

In this episode we hear from Maddi who shares her incredible journey through three very different births and the lessons she learned along the way.

After a positive first birth in hospital where Maddi used hypnobirthing and had a vaginal birth, she ... more

In this episode of Australian VBAC Stories, we are joined by Rena, a mother of two from East Gippsland, Victoria.

After a traumatic induction, emergency caesarean birth, severe postpartum infection, and postnatal depression with her first daughter, ... more

In this episode, we hear from Mikaela - a wife, mother to three girls, Christian birth doula and childbirth educator in QLD - as shares the story of her three very different births: from a traumatic emergency caesarean at 32 weeks after developing HE... more

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Katelyn Commerford
Co-host sharing her VBAC journey including three births
Australian VBAC Stories
Episode: EP43 - Katelyn's Caesareans (private OB, postdates, induction, posterior, birth trauma, private midwife, doula support, HBAC, homebirth transfer, repeat caesarean, big baby, therapy, surrender)

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Aimee Sing
Host (Australian VBAC Stories)
Bronwyn Senn
Host (Australian VBAC Stories)
Georgia Slee
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Katelyn Commerford
Host (Australian VBAC Stories)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Amazing VBAC podcast!

    I love this podcast so much for healing and all the information and details given during the VBAC journey. Love the interview flow of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sweetrachy89
    United States9 months ago
  • Worth its weight in gold for birthing women

    A beautifully crafted podcast hosted by intelligent and thoughtful women who know why birth after caesarean matters. Well done for continuing these important stories ladies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephC8456
    Australia3 years ago

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Listeners praise authentic, compassionate storytelling that informs and heals.
The host team is appreciated for handling difficult topics with care and expertise.
Guests are described as thoughtful and insightful in sharing personal journeys.
The show is seen as a valuable resource for birth education and VBAC advocacy.

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Talking Points

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EP49 - Emma's VBAC (PPROM, breech, uterine didelphys, emergency caesarean, student midwife, postnatal anxiety, special care, birth trauma, hospital vbac, fragmented care, fast labour)
Q: What role did your support network play in your second birth?
My partner, the friend who became a midwife, and compassionate hospital staff provided continuous advocacy and practical help, which helped me feel validated and empowered to pursue a hospital VBAC with clear birth preferences.
EP49 - Emma's VBAC (PPROM, breech, uterine didelphys, emergency caesarean, student midwife, postnatal anxiety, special care, birth trauma, hospital vbac, fragmented care, fast labour)
Q: How did you decide to pursue a VBAC after your first birth?
The first birth, though traumatic, taught me to question and advocate, and conversations with supportive clinicians and a friend who later became a midwife planted the idea that a VBAC could be possible with careful planning and trusted care.
EP47 - Rena's VBAC (induction, coercion, emergency caesarean, birth trauma, postpartum sepsis, PPD, induction VBAC, private midwife, postdates)
Q: What changed in your approach for your second birth and what helped you succeed with a VBAC?
She chose a private midwife, home-like care, and ensured she had a plan that respected her birth preferences. The second VBAC benefited from advocacy, support from her midwife, better monitoring choices, and a more empowered mindset, resulting in a successful birth.
EP47 - Rena's VBAC (induction, coercion, emergency caesarean, birth trauma, postpartum sepsis, PPD, induction VBAC, private midwife, postdates)
Q: How did your labor begin the first time around and how did that shape your choices later?
Labor started with reduced fetal movement, leading to an induction that she was uncomfortable with; the experience included coercive language and a feeling of being managed rather than supported, which influenced her decision to seek continuity of care and a different approach for her next pregnancy.
EP43 - Katelyn's Caesareans (private OB, postdates, induction, posterior, birth trauma, private midwife, doula support, HBAC, homebirth transfer, repeat caesarean, big baby, therapy, surrender)
Q: What were the key factors that influenced your decision to pursue VBAC across three births?
Katelyn emphasizes the role of consistent, women-centered care, access to private midwifery, and emotional preparation. She describes learning to trust her body, using evidence-based resources, and building a supportive birth team to navigate medical suggestions and maintain autonomy.

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What is Australian VBAC Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Australian VBAC Stories focuses on vaginal birth after cesarean journeys, featuring real, in-depth accounts from women, partners, and birth professionals across Australia. Episodes repeatedly explore high-risk pregnancies, private vs. public care, doula and midwifery support, trauma, advocacy, informed decision-making, and plans for future VBACs or HBACs. The show stands out for its firsthand storytelling, emphasis on autonomy, and a culture of community support that helps listeners build confidence in birth choices. It likely appeals to expectant mothers considering VBAC, birth workers, and family members seeking nuanced, experience-driven insights rather than clinical summaries.

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