Our Birth Story | Welcoming Baby Luca & Advocating for the Birth You Desire
DocJenFitMarch 31, 202501:02:20

Our Birth Story | Welcoming Baby Luca & Advocating for the Birth You Desire

In this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen shares her inspiring journey of having a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) for her second child, Luca. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the importance of mindset and preparation, and the invaluable support from her midwives and partner, Dr. Dom.

01:30 - My Decision to a VBAC
06:30 - Induction Methods Desired
11:50 - How Labor Started
15:50 - Going to the Hospital
17:20 - Things We Recommend For The Hospital
21:55 - Why I Chose An Unmedicated Birth
24:12 - How My Birth Progressed
31:50 - Pushing Luca Out
38:50 - My "Bliss Of Birth"
43:00 - Postpartum Horror Scene
47:35 - Declining Sepsis Protocol
53:55 - How Do You Prepare For A VBAC?
58:00 - The Mindset Around Birth
01:00:58 - The Empowerment of a VBAC

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