28 | The Motherwhelm with Kaylee | VBAC, Birth Story & Doula Support

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Kaylee, a mum of three from Western Australia, to talk about preparing for a VBAC, birth stories, motherhood during COVID, and the power of finding the right support.Kaylee shares the stories of her first two births as she prepared for her VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) journey. She reflects on becoming a young first-time mum during the COVID-19 pandemic, the isolation of navigating early motherhood without the village she expected, and the lessons those experiences taught her about trusting herself.Together, we explore how meeting the right birth support team—including a doula—completely changed Kaylee's perspective on pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Her story is a beautiful reminder that knowledge, support, and feeling genuinely heard can transform the way we approach birth and parenting.If you're preparing for a VBAC, interested in positive birth stories, navigating motherhood after COVID, or wondering whether a doula might be right for you, I hope Kaylee's story leaves you feeling informed, empowered, and encouraged.Podcasts mentionedThe Great Birth RebellionThe Midwives' CauldronAustralian VBAC StoriesVBAC Birth StoriesVBAC Home Birth StoriesThe Renegade MamaThe Birth RealmBooks mentionedBirth After Caesarean by Hazel KeedleIna May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May GaskinReclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Dr Rachel ReedHome Birth on Your Own Terms by Heather BakerPlus Size Pregnancy by Sara WickhamInstagram mentioned@wombtobloomdoulaTopics discussed: VBAC, preparing for VBAC, birth stories, vaginal birth after caesarean, birth preparation, doula support, COVID pregnancy, pandemic motherhood, young motherhood, positive birth, birth education.