A Journey to A Successful VBAC: Kara’s Birth Story

After having two C-sections, Kara pursued a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and with the help from a supportive doctor, Kara was able to have a successful VBAC despite multiple challenges.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Listen to this birth story as Kara shares her journey of advocating for her birth preferences, finding the right supportive provider, and ultimately achieving her dream birth experience. Whether you're pursuing a VBAC or simply interested in empowering birth stories, Kara's story will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.00:01 Introduction and Background00:57 Guest Introduction: Nutritionist Kara Swanson01:34 Kara's First Two Birth Experiences03:43 The Struggle for a VBAC04:55 Finding the Right Doctor and Preparing for VBAC08:46 The Labor and Delivery Experience17:22 The Joy of Successful VBAC26:50 Reflections and Closing ThoughtsSend a DM with the word "VBACPACK" to Labor Nurse Mama on Instagram or FaceBook for a VBAC prep pack with all the tips!Resources: Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.