Ep. 6 | Changing Providers to Support your VBAC w/Carly Verdi

When Carly went into labor with her first and opted for an epidural, she didn't know that being forced to lay flat on her back would cause her baby to get "stuck" and eventually end in a c-section. After feeling like her body had failed her and her daughter, she thought her dream of a natural, vaginal birth was lost. She began to research. She found out that she could in fact have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). When she got pregnant with her second baby, she learned what questions to ask her provider and what answers to listen for. She needed to know if her OB was REALLY an advocate for a VBAC or just giving her an answer she wanted to hear (bait and switch). She quickly learned that her provider was not ACTUALLY an advocate for VBACs despite saying he was. After experiencing a scary health scan, God gave her the peace she needed to switch providers at 28 weeks and prepare for her natural birth, no matter the outcome. Her story is one that every woman needs to hear who is faced with wanting a natural birth after a c-section. Not only is it physically possible, it should be encouraged and you should be supported in your decisions by your healthcare provider. Carly shares very educational information on her podcast, Labor Lessons. Practical advice from a woman who has experienced both the highs and lows of labor and delivery. Visit Carly's podcast website The VBAC Link - helpful questions to ask your doctor about a VBAC to find out if they are VBAC friendly or VBAC tolerant