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The Mindful Womb Podcast
The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family.
The Mindful Womb Podcast
74: How to Have an Empowering VBAC - with Carmen Rocha
If you’ve ever felt like your birth options are limited after a cesarean, this episode will change the narrative. VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) isn’t just a possibility—it’s an empowering opportunity to reclaim your story, heal from past experiences, and step into your power.
In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Carmen Rocha, a childbirth educator and VBAC advocate who has supported countless birthing people on their VBAC journeys. Carmen shares her personal experiences and offers actionable advice to help you prepare your mind, body, and heart for this transformative birth experience.
What You’ll Learn:
🌟 What VBAC is and why it’s an empowering option.
🌟 The essential mindset work to release fear, heal trauma, and rebuild trust in your body.
🌟 Physical preparation tips, including pelvic alignment techniques and somatic work.
🌟 How to navigate the medical system, advocate for your goals, and find supportive care.
🌟 The importance of trusting your body and making decisions aligned with your intuition.
Carmen’s wisdom and inspiring client stories will leave you feeling informed, confident, and ready to explore the possibilities of VBAC.
Trigger warning: Gendered language, birth trauma, mention of sexual abuse, and mature language
Resources and Mentions:
✨ Connect with Carmen Rocha on Instagram: @QuantumLifeandBirth.
✨ Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
✨ Learn more about VBAC data: https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/giving-birth/vbac/
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.