Birth Story 58: Dr. Abha’s Empowering VBAC Hospital Induction & Epidural

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Birth Story Fridays, Roxanne welcomes Dr. Abha Chopra, prenatal chiropractor, to share her second birth story. She shares her empowering story of having a hospital VBAC with an epidural at 41 weeks, following a switch to a more supportive provider at 28 weeks. Abha discusses her preparation for pregnancy and birth, including prenatal fitness and VBAC courses. She recounts her labor, the importance of choosing the right birth team, and the empowerment of being given the choice and truly being supported for a VBAC. Abha’s story emphasizes advocacy, self-preparation, and the impactful difference a supportive provider can make in the birth experience. 00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast 01:06 Meet Abha: A Journey to VBAC 01:24 Preparing for a VBAC: Abha's Story 02:49 Switching Providers and Final Preparations 04:54 Labor and Delivery: The VBAC Experience 14:52 The Birth Team and Support System 23:16 Postpartum Reflections and Advocacy 30:35 Questions to Ask Your Provider 36:57 Conclusion and Resources ===== Order Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/