8 | Stephanie's unmedicated Twin (Di/Di) VBAC following induction and emergency caesarean; Private Midwife, Midwifery Group Practice, Public Hospital

In this episode we meet Stephanie who had a triumphant unmedicated VBAC with her Dichorionic/Diamniotic twin daughters two and a half years after having an emergency caesarean with her son. The day before Stephanie's son's due date her father sadly passed away, leading her to pursue an induction in the hope of being present for her father's funeral. She always hoped for a natural birth even before falling pregnant, but unfortunately this wasn't to be. She eventually agreed to an epidural and despite reaching 10cm dilation and the pushing phase she was told she was going to be taken into theatre for an emergency caesarean to be performed. Before falling pregnant again she had already decided she was going to pursue a VBAC, and was planning to have a home birth when the time came. To her surprise when that time did come she discovered she was carrying twins, and found herself having to change her mindset from birthing at home to birthing in hospital once again.Listen to how Stephanie gave herself the best chance of giving birth on her own terms in a hospital setting despite a number of obstacles that presented along the way, ultimately experiencing the natural birth she always hoped for but never quite imagined it would be with twins.**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns at all during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @vbacbirthstories