
✨ Unfiltered, unapologetic, and deeply inspiring VBAC homebirth stories. If you're a mama seeking VBAC homebirth inspiration, you’re in the right place! Hosted by Ashley Winning, a Homebirth Educator, Doula, and HBA2C mama, this podcast shares raw, real birth stories from women who reclaimed their power and birthed on their terms. Listen for powerful stories, expert insights, and encouragement to ... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 174 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||

In these two part episodes, I sit down with Margarite, a mum of five living in rural Queensland, who shares the first part of her powerful birth journey.
Her story includes multiple miscarriages, a caesarean, a VBAC, and a second caesarean for breec... more
In these two part episodes, I sit down with Margarite, a mum of five living in rural Queensland, who shares the first part of her powerful birth journey.
Her story includes multiple miscarriages, a caesarean, a VBAC, and a second caesarean for breec... more
In this episode, I sit down with Kelsey, a Canadian mum of three now living in Newcastle, NSW, who walks us through her deeply contrasting birth experiences — from a marathon first labour, to a premature birth affected by pre-eclampsia, and finally, ... more
In this episode, I share a short, practical guide to finding a midwife in Australia to support your HBAC or VBAC homebirth. Starting the search can feel overwhelming, but there are trusted pathways and communities to help you connect with the right s... more
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A review cannot alone summarise the impact this podcast had on my VBAC Homebirth journey. I’m not a reader so looked for guidance elsewhere. Initially I was shocked to find a podcast that tailored to what I thought was a niche group - I listened in the car, at work, in the shower, cooking dinner back to back every episode from the first episode up until I gave birth. This played a huge part in rebuilding my confidence in my bodies ability following my first traumatic birth.
I felt apart of a gr... more
A perfect balance of experience and wisdom to help the listener. I love the variety of topics too! Definitely a great one to listen to if you’re expecting a baby and don’t want to be blindsided!
I heard Ashley share her story on another podcast and immediately fell in love with her and her wisdom! I will having a freebirth after 2 c sections. This podcast has given me so much power hope and inspiration. Were all a part of a club no mother wants to be in but we are not alone! Hearing these stories helps heal from my trauma and fill a void in my heart. Thank you for doing what you do Ashley! You’ve reaching me in New Jersey, United States :)
I have been listening to these podcasts for the past 2 months during my second trimester. They are empowering and encouraging me to continue to advocate for myself. Thankyou Ashley.
Thank you for spreading awareness!! My disdain for unnecessary medical intervention and obs at birth grows stronger with each episode… Team VBACs!!
(I kept thinking my phone was going off with all the notification dings in a few episodes haha!)
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This show stitches together intimate birth narratives focused on VBAC and homebirth, highlighting empowerment, informed decision-making, and autonomy in childbirth. Episodes often center on overcoming trauma, finding supportive birth teams (midwives, doulas), and preparing mentally and practically for long labors, free births, or VBACs after prior cesareans. A standout pattern is the emphasis on education, advocacy, and community—listeners often seek validation, resources, and strategies to navigate medical systems while honoring personal birth choices. The host offers a listening space that validates diverse birth experiences and provides practical tips, from planning and setting up a birth pool to curating a trusted care team. This makes ... more
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