Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean
Are you a mom planning a VBAC or CBAC and looking for solid support and inspiration? You’re in the right place!
Join us each week as we dive into empowering stories, expert advice, and the latest research to help you navigate your birth journey with confidence. From the challenges to the triumphs, I'm here to provide you with the information and encouragement you need to have the birth experience you’ve always dreamed of.
Tune in, feel empowered, and remember—you were made for this!
Episodes
108 episodes
107- The More We Control Birth, The Harder It Often Gets
What if birth feels harder not because women’s bodies are failing… but because modern birth environments constantly disrupt physiology?In this episode, we’re unpacking the missing piece in so many birth conversations: physiolo...
106- A Safe VBAC” Isn’t What You Think It Is
“I just want a safe birth.”You’ve probably said it. Every mom does.But here’s the question no one is asking you back…What does “safe” actually mean—to you?In this episode, we’re pulling a...
105- When You Need To Step Back To Move Forward
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do…Is pause.Not research more.Not make another decision.Not try to force clarity.Just… step back.Because if you’ve been deep in learning...
104- Why One-Size-Fits-All Birth Advice Doesn’t Work
You’ve seen the posts.Read the stories.Saved the “this is how I got my VBAC” lists.And without even realizing it…you start wondering if you should just do exactly what they didBUT You were never mea...
103- What to Do When You’re Put on the Spot
You can know exactly what you want going into your birth……and still freeze the moment someone looks at you and says,“So what do you want to do?”Because it’s not just about having a plan.It’s abo...
102- Too Many Options - No Clarity
You’ve read the books.Listened to the podcasts.Saved all the posts.So why does it still feel like… you don’t actually know what to do?In this episode, we’re talking about the moment whe...
101- The Moment You Freeze (And Don’t Know What to Say)
You know that moment…You’re sitting in an appointment, your provider suggests a plan, and suddenly—you go blank.Not because you don’t care.Not because you didn’t prepare.But because i...
100- 100 Episodes Later: What I Wish Every VBAC Mom Knew Before Going Into Labor
After 100 episodes of conversations, education, and real talk about birth…This one feels different.Because today, I’m pulling back the curtain on something I’ve been building behind the scenes—something designed to take...
99- The #1 Reason VBAC Plans Fall Apart (And It’s Not Your Body)
You’ve been told your body is the problem.That your pelvis is too small.That your baby is too big.That your labor just “didn’t work.”But what if that’s not actually why VBAC plans fall apart?
98-Why Baby Position Matters Before an Induction
Mama, did you know your baby’s position can completely change how your labor goes — especially if an induction is on the horizon? In this episode, we’re breaking down why baby positioning matters, how it affects labor progress, and what you can...
97-The Cascade of Interventions: How One Small Decision Can Change Your Entire Birth
Most cesareans don’t begin with an emergency.They begin with a series of small, routine decisions that slowly shift the course of labor.This is called the cascade of interventions.In this episode, you’ll learn:• ...
96- Failure To Progress Isn't What You Think
She was told her body failed.That she didn’t progress.That her labor stalled.That her cesarean was necessary because her body couldn’t do it.But what if the problem wasn’t her body?In this episode, we’re breaking...
95- Why Do Women Even Want a VBAC?
"Why would anyone even WANT a VBAC?"If you've ever been asked this question (or asked it yourself), this episode is for you.We're diving into the REAL reasons women pursue VBACs—and spoiler alert: it's about so much more than avoi...
94- How Will I Know I’m in Labor?
Everyone says “you’ll just know.”But when you’re actually pregnant—especially if you’ve been induced, had a cesarean, or experienced a complicated birth—that advice can feel confusing at best and wildly unhelpful at worst.
93- Choosing the Right Doula - Why Fit Matters More Than Anything
Choosing a doula isn’t about finding a doula—it’s about finding the right support for you.In this episode, we’re talking about how to actually know if a doula is a good fit, especially if you’re planning a VBAC...
92- You Don't Have To Do This Alone
You can read every book.Listen to every podcast.Follow every birth account on Instagram.And still feel unsure.Not because you’re doing it wrong—but because information without guidance creates o...
91- Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work — Motherhood Edition
If you’ve ever started a new year full of good intentions… only to feel behind before January is over — this episode is for you.Motherhood doesn’t pause so you can “start fresh,” and most New Year’s resolutions were never desi...
90- Breaking Birth Bias- What’s Really Behind High Cesarean Rates
We’ve been told for years that cesarean rates are high because women’s bodies are failing—that somehow, birth just doesn’t work anymore. But that’s not the truth.In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s re...
89- Sleep Deprivation is Torture—And We Deserve Better
Let’s be real—sleep deprivation hits harder than anyone warns you. The fog, the tears, the moments where you question if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. It’s not just “new mom tired”—it’s a physiological and emotional storm that ...
88- A Year of Growth, Grace, and Grit: One Year of the Made For Birth Podcast
One year. 13,205 downloads. 57 countries. 1,500 cities. Every continent (except Antarctica).What started as a microphone, a mission, and a mama with something to say has turned into a community that stretches around the world — and that ...
87- Why Movement Matters in Pregnancy + Birth with Kate Hopkins
Movement isn’t just “nice to have” in pregnancy—it’s essential. In this episode, I sit down with Kate Hopkins, a doula, L&D nurse, and Body Ready Method pro, to break down why movement matters so much for both pregnancy and birth. ...
86- From Nurse to Doula: Jessica Gable on Advocacy and Empowered Hospital Birth
I’m sitting down with Jessica Gable, a registered nurse turned doula who is passionate about low-intervention hospital birth and childbirth advocacy. Jessica has supported countless moms, including those navigating VBACs, and she’s bringing bot...
85- You're Not Broken, You're Postpartum
It’s here, Mama—launch day! 💛 My book You’re Not Broken, You’re Postpartum is officially out in the world, and in this special episode, I’m giving you a gift: I’m reading the introductory chapter straight from the ...
84- Your Birth Impacts Your Postpartum
When your birth story doesn’t go as planned, it can leave a mark on your heart that shows up in postpartum in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey—becoming a mom 9 years ago through a cesarean I never ima...