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Here 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!

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After a breech C-section in 2022 and an elective repeat in 2024, Darby switched providers to the “king of VBA2C doctors” at 34 weeks to go for a VBA2C. She hired the best VBAC doula in North Texas, did all the things to prepare and educate herself, b... more

Stephanie’s first two births were vaginal deliveries, her third was a peaceful, scheduled C-section after declining an ECV, and her fourth was an empowering VBAC with an ECV at 37 weeks. She is a doula, prenatal/postpartum fitness specialist, and the... more

We know her and love her from jingles on all the socials with her husband, Steven. She documented her VBAC prep journey on the internet, and now Blair aka @6.lair is here sharing ALL details with The VBAC Link!

About Blair: She’s a 2x mom based in M... more

She’s the chick who helps moms and babies, the one and only Nina Spears, founder and CEO of The Baby Chick®, is hereeee! Nina is a certified baby planner, birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, infant massage instru... more

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Recent Guests

Blair Eleazer
Second-time mom based in Michigan, nurse, VBAC advocate
Self-employed influencer; wife of Steven
Episode: 470 Unmedicated Hospital VBAC After Placenta Previa | Blair
Nina Spears
Founder and CEO of Baby Chick; doula and educator
Baby Chick
Episode: 469 Birthy Conversations We're Not Having + The Baby Chick® | Nina Spears
Ashley Ward
Birth trauma therapist with a practice based in Fort Collins, Colorado
Ashley Ward Therapy
Episode: Episode 457 Birth Trauma Therapist Ashley Ward, LPCC + Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Jen Hamilton
Labor and delivery nurse, viral TikTok creator, author of Birth Vibes
Birth Vibes, Hot Mess Express, American Nurses Association
Episode: Episode 456 L&D Nurse Jen Hamilton + VBAC Vibes
Paige Cassidy
Certified Nurse-Midwife
A Woman's Place Fort Collins, Colorado
Episode: Episode 454 Certified Nurse Midwife Paige Boran + All About Fetal Monitoring
Koen Deurloo
Dutch obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in perinatology and MAC
Utrecht University Medical Center (approx.)
Episode: Episode 452 MAC Pioneer Dr. Koen Deurloo + Maternal Assisted Cesareans
Angela Das
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); VBAC mom; owner of Motherhood Untamed Lactation
Motherhood Untamed Lactation
Episode: Episode 447 IBCLC Angela Das' Induced 2VBACs + Reclaiming Your Breastfeeding Journey
Ashley Adynah
Mother of four; creator of The Parenting Strategy; VBAC advocate
The Parenting Strategy
Episode: Episode 446 Ashley's Pain-Free Unmedicated VBAC + CBAC With Placenta Accreta
Maria Magdalena Campbell
Cape Town-based artist, brand and UX designer, mother of two, and passionate advocate for informed, empowered birth.
Episode: Episode 442 Magdalena’s 2VBAM (Vaginal Births After Myomectomy) in South Africa + Navigating Infertility

Hosts

Lily
Host of The VBAC Link, co-creator mentioned across episodes
Paige Hagerhey
Co-host of The VBAC Link, often presenting in episodes, co-founder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 769 ratings
  • Vbac

    Hi this is Susana Reimer I am preparing for a vbac to I had a traumatic birth in December 2024 love my baby but the birth didn’t go as wished my child is now 20 months old now I’m pregnant again and listening to all your podcasts have given me so much encouragement to keep going and know that I can say no to the doctors will make me so much more in control we are women of strength thankyou again love what you do❤️👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanareimer
    Canada10 days ago
  • 100% Worth a Listen

    I started listening to the VBAC Link when I got pregnant with my second. After a transverse footling breech C-section with my first, I was determined to have a VBAC this time around. This podcast is both informational and encouraging. After listening to years worth of episodes, I had full confidence I could VBAC. Happy to report I successfully VBAC’d a 9lb 9oz baby 2 weeks ago. Sending my love to all the women of strength!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magsmags81
    United States24 days ago
  • Give it a listen

    I started listening to this podcast a little over a year after I had a traumatic c-section. I have felt a lot of dread about going through birth again and a lot of fears about getting pregnant even though I would like to have another baby. As I have listened to other women's stories it has given me a lot of perspective on my own experience and healing to know I'm not alone and I can try again. I am not pregnant yet but I am hopeful to someday have a better birth experience whether it is another ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drohmama
    United States2 months ago
  • Phenomenal people and content

    This podcast was a treasure trove of information and empowering insights which ultimately helped me achieve my VBAC in April 2026. Listening to the ladies on here inspired me to get a doula, change providers and go into birth armed with knowledge. I owe my wonderful birth experience to this podcast and highly recommend it to all parents-to-be. Keep up the phenomenal work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dheeshakti
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the VBAC link!

    As a birth doula, I found The VBAC Link podcast after my first VBAC client recommended it to me. After just a few episodes, I knew I wanted to take the doula course too.

    I spent months listening during every car ride and learned so much along the way. Taking the course deepened that knowledge even more and gave me so much confidence in supporting VBAC families. I’m really thankful for everything The VBAC Link team shares through both the podcast and course.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystalmoran16
    United States3 months ago

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Guests are described as knowledgeable and supportive, offering diverse perspectives from medical to experiential.
Audiences appreciate trauma-informed conversations and actionable resources across episodes.
Listeners praise hopeful, empowering stories and practical tips for VBAC planning.

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466 LIVE VBAC Q&A | Paige & Lily + TVL Co-Founders Meagan & Julie
Q: How should someone approach choosing a VBAC-friendly or VBA2C provider?
Choose a VBAC-supportive provider who will discuss options openly, offer choices like doula support in the OR, and respect the patient's informed decisions and risk tolerance.
Episode 459 Allison's (PT, DPT) Induced VBAC + Epidural + Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Q: What was your take on the VBAC calculator and how do you think about risk versus individualized care?
The VBAC calculator is a tool, but it cannot capture the nuance of each birth; individual experiences and preferences matter more, so I value providers who discuss risks but do not deterministically steer decisions, supporting personalized plans.
Episode 459 Allison's (PT, DPT) Induced VBAC + Epidural + Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Q: How did you navigate choosing a VBAC-friendly hospital and provider?
We switched hospitals to MUSC because they were VBAC-supportive and allowed flexibility around induction timing, while avoiding unnecessary epidural requirements; the key was advocating for patient choice and relying on guidelines like ACOG that state an epidural is not mandatory for VBAC.
Episode 459 Allison's (PT, DPT) Induced VBAC + Epidural + Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Q: Can you coach us through what you tell your patients about pushing techniques?
I teach that open-glottis pushing with a big inhale into the belly, holding, and then a controlled exhale helps push with the abdomen rather than bearing down with unnecessary strain; avoid excessive pelvic floor tightening (keegling) during pushing and instead aim for lengthened, supported pushing to reduce tearing.
Episode 456 L&D Nurse Jen Hamilton + VBAC Vibes
Q: How can a patient advocate for themselves if their nurse is not VBAC-friendly?
The book provides scripting and steps to request a different nurse, explain needs by name, and escalate appropriately to ensure supportive care.

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The show centers on birth after cesarean (VBAC), weaving personal birth stories with evidence-based guidance from clinicians, doulas, and fellow parents. Episodes frequently explore planning, advocacy, and building a supportive birth team, with emphasis on informed consent, trauma-informed care, and practical strategies to navigate hospital systems. Listeners benefit from actionable tips on choosing providers, preparing for labor, and leveraging community resources, including courses and pelvic-floor therapies. A standout aspect is the open, empathetic approach to complex birth experiences—recovery, trauma, and third-party decisions are handled with compassion, while real-world logistics like home, hospital, and hotel births are dissected w... more

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2. Nina Spears
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4. Jen Hamilton
5. Paige Cassidy
6. Koen Deurloo
7. Angela Das
8. Ashley Adynah

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