The VBAC Link
Meagan HeatonHere at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 443 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParentingHealth & Fitness | |||
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We’ve been keeping this secret for months and are so excited that we get to finally share!!
Join us in this tender and bittersweet episode as we honor Meagan for the legacy she has created through her work hosting this podcast. Meagan has changed SO... more
For this last episode of 2025, we wanted to emphasize just how unique all VBAC journeys really are, and Amanda’s story does just that! Women of Strength, VBACs are possible in sooo many different scenarios, even the ones that weren’t planned or prepp... more
This Christmas Eve episode is something a little different and very special! For over 400 episodes, you’ve heard our founder, Meagan Heaton, encourage, educate, and validate women through all types of birth stories. Now, she’s slowing down and speaki... more
Kela is an inspiring mama who joins us today sharing her HBA2C story! All three of Kela’s pregnancies were planned home births, yet her first two ended in cesarean after long labors labeled “failure to progress”, concerns of chorio, tachycardia, and ... more
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For whatever reason, birth is a taboo topic. Women don’t talk about it and when they do, it’s generally ONLY the scary parts. I am so thankful to have found a podcast that is filled with the ups and downs of births because it truly is a rollercoaster! I am planning to have a vbac after 2 c-sections and I am inspired every single day by the women of strength that share their stories on this podcast. They give me hope and help me believe that I can do it too. I think mamas are better informed abou... more
Apple Podcasts5CaseyV330
United Statesa month ago - Glad that podcasts like this exist
I just gave birth in an NHS hospital and I managed to deliver my second child via VBAC. That particular hospital has a 50% c section rate and is considered the highest rate in England. During labour I was told I may have to deliver via c section because baby’s heat rate was plummeting and taking awhile to recover; but they made 2 mistakes, 1) by reading my HR instead of the baby’s and 2) they did not firstly assess me to see that I was 9cm dialated
which would explain why baby HR was going down ... more
Apple Podcasts5dzau890
United Kingdom3 months ago - I GOT MY VBAC!!
Listening to these stories and learning from all of these amazing women played such an immense part in attaining my VBAC this year. I had a home birth and felt like I brought in the strength of all the women’s stories I listened to with me during those moments of doubt during my birth. Thank you to the creators of this podcast and the strong mothers who share these intimate stories with us. My life is forever changed.
Apple Podcasts5Cedarsun7United States4 months ago - The best thing I did to prepare for my vbac was listen to this podcast
After PROM, induction and csection with my first baby, I left the birth experience with a distrust in my body’s ability to labour and a feeling of failure in my ability to cope. My mother in law had a vbac after my husband was delivered via csection and that put the thought in my head. I listened to your podcast and decided I had to go all in. On your advice, I hired a doula, threw myself into research, started self-advocating and started mindset preparation. I chose to birth outside NHS guideli... more
Apple Podcasts5katie_s_millsUnited Kingdom4 months ago - VBAC
I am so grateful for this podcast. I listened to so many episodes after having an emergency c section for a breech baby. I was terrified to give birth again because I didn’t want a c section and a Vbac seemed scary. (I knew two people who had uterine ruptures). However, the evidence based research and stories helped me figure out the right choice for myself and taught me to advocate for myself which was helpful after having another breech baby! I’m grateful to say that God gave me the VBAC I had... more
Apple Podcasts5Cassie Schmitt-MatzenUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #91 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #231 | United States/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #139 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #235 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  Italy/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Frequently Asked Questions About The VBAC Link
What is The VBAC Link about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on the topic of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), this podcast features personal stories and expert insights aimed at empowering women to make informed choices regarding their birth experiences. Episodes often tackle the emotional and physical challenges of childbirth, highlighting the journeys of mothers who successfully achieved VBACs after previous cesareans. Discussions encompass various themes such as the importance of self-advocacy, education about maternity care, and the nuances of navigating the healthcare system. Unique to this series, the blend of heartfelt narratives from diverse guests, including healthcare professionals and mothers, creates a supportive community feeling where listeners can gain knowledge, find insp... more
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Which podcasts are similar to The VBAC Link?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The VBAC Link:
1. Down to Birth
2. The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
3. Evidence Based Birth®
4. Birthing Instincts
5. Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean
How many episodes of The VBAC Link are there?
The VBAC Link launched 8 years ago and published 443 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The VBAC Link include:
1. Deb Flashenberg
2. Anne Marie
3. Nicole Vandermeyden
4. Julie Sawaya
5. Dr. Jen
6. Darby Swan
7. Dr. Stuart Fischbein
8. Blyss Young
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