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The VBAC Facts® Podcast with Jen Kamel

VBAC Facts®
VBAC
Uterine Rupture
Maternal Health
ACOG
Obstetrics
Informed Consent
Repeat Cesarean
Midwifery
Home Birth
Cesarean Sections
Healthcare System
Maternal Mortality
Cesarean Delivery
TOLAC
Pacenta Accreta
Labor and Delivery Units
Medical Mistrust
Birth Autonomy
Medical Coercion
Chaya's Birth Experience

Join VBAC Facts® Founder and CEO Jen Kamel as she brings you evidence-based discussions about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) including the shocking medical evidence, breathtaking birth stories, inspiring advocacy victories, and sobering legal cases. Jen and her guests will both celebrate the triumphs as well as highlight the many opportunities for improvement in our health care system. Come l... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Chris Stroud
Physician in OBGYN, practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Episode: E12 Jen Kamel's interview on All Things Women's Health with Dr. Chris Stroud
Anastasia Stone
Dedicated mother of five, compassionate birth doula with 15 years of experience, and current president of the International Cesarean Awareness Network.
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Episode: E11 A Community’s 10 Year Fight Against a Hospital VBAC Ban with Anastasia Stone
Laura Stimson
Stay-at-home mother of four girls who successfully achieved a VBAC
Episode: E10 A Midwife Attended Hospital VBA2C with Gestational Diabetes and Suspected Big Baby with Laura Stimson
Amber Vayo
Maternal health and politics researcher, creator of the podcast Birthzillas
Episode: E9 Navigating Medical Mistrust with Amber Vayo PhD + Alberta, Canada Hospital VBA2C After CPD
Tamir Turgal
Lawyer representing Esther in her legal battle
Episode: E2 Coerced Cesareans Struck Down Part 2: The Woman Behind Israel’s Landmark Ruling Speaks Out: "Esther" & Tamir Turgal

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Jen Kamel
Founder and CEO of VBAC Facts, Jen Kamel is dedicated to providing evidence-based information and advocacy around vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Justine Backhaus

    As a woman and midwife I am grateful to Jen Kamel for disseminating the facts about pregnancy & birth after previous cesarean. Thank you Jen for ALL your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midwife Justine
    United Statesa month ago
  • Empowering

    Such valuable information to help women be informed decision makers about their healthcare choices. Thank you Jen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mk3390
    United States4 months ago
  • A must listen for anyone planning a VBAC!

    This podcast has helped me so much and so informative! I’m planning a VBAC and it’s been so encouraging to hear positive things and also the facts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katemb23
    United States5 months ago
  • Evidence-based information that is presented in a way that is easier to understand!

    I’ve been researching and preparing for my vba2c for a couple of years now— really, since my second baby was born nearly 3 years ago. I recently discovered Jen and her podcast, after signing up for her emails. She presents the evidence for vbac, in particular VBA2C, with clarity and conciseness that makes all the research lingo so much easier to understand and process. Thank you, Jen, for all the work you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelodyMR18
    Canada6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the valuable information that helps them make informed decisions about their healthcare choices.
Feedback highlights the clarity and conciseness with which evidence is presented, making complex information more accessible.
The podcast is seen as a must-listen for anyone planning a VBAC, offering encouragement and facts relevant to their journeys.

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E14 An OB Scientist's Caution on the VBAC Calculator and Informed Consent with Dr. Nicholas Rubashkin MD PhD
Q: Do you consider VBAC to be a political issue?
Dr. Rubashkin describes VBAC as political since it reflects reproductive autonomy issues, treatment disparities in healthcare, and the decisions providers make regarding childbirth based on perceived risk and race.
E14 An OB Scientist's Caution on the VBAC Calculator and Informed Consent with Dr. Nicholas Rubashkin MD PhD
Q: Was there a moment when you just thought, okay, VBAC is the thing I'm going to focus on in terms of my dissertation?
Dr. Rubashkin indicates that it was a gradual realization reinforced by discussions with his dissertation advisors who focused on shared decision-making and obstetrics criticisms, ultimately leading him to explore the VBAC calculator.
E2 Coerced Cesareans Struck Down Part 2: The Woman Behind Israel’s Landmark Ruling Speaks Out: "Esther" & Tamir Turgal
Q: What did you feel when you heard the ruling went in your favor?
I was relieved, but also anxious about how this would impact future cases and whether the ruling would really change anything long-term for others.
E2 Coerced Cesareans Struck Down Part 2: The Woman Behind Israel’s Landmark Ruling Speaks Out: "Esther" & Tamir Turgal
Q: What struck you most about the ruling of the Supreme Court?
The ruling was groundbreaking as it established clear boundaries for authorities regarding medical coercion, emphasizing that a woman has the right to make her own decisions about her childbirth.
E11 A Community’s 10 Year Fight Against a Hospital VBAC Ban with Anastasia Stone
Q: What advice do you have for others who want to reverse a VBAC ban?
Start slow, focus on education, and consider forming support groups to create community awareness and change.

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This podcast focuses on providing evidence-based discussions around vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), encompassing a variety of topics from medical guidelines and ethical concerns to personal birth stories and advocacy for maternal health. It combines expert insights with real-life experiences, aiming to empower listeners with the knowledge required to make informed decisions about childbirth. The episodes often feature advocacy victories and legal issues, highlighting both triumphs in maternal rights and ongoing challenges in the healthcare system. Its unique emphasis on informed consent and patient autonomy resonates with those concerned about reproductive rights and maternal health, making it a valuable resource for anyone navigating ... more

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