Top Tips For A Successful VBAC (From a Labor & Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 60

✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here🕊  The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms🕊  Join The Holy Confident Birth CourseThe C-section rate in the United States is hovering around 35%, which means VBAC preparation is becoming more important than ever. As a labor & delivery nurse and birth doula, VBAC is one of the most common concerns moms bring to me. In this episode, I’m sharing my top, experience-backed tips to help you feel informed, empowered, and confident as you prepare for a vaginal birth after C-section. We talk honestly about the real risks of a VBAC, how to choose a truly supportive provider, and why your mental and emotional preparation matters just as much as the physical side of birth.Whether you’re still deciding between a VBAC and a repeat C-section or you’re already committed to your VBAC journey, this episode will help you cut through fear-based messaging and focus on what actually improves your chances of a positive birth experience.In this episode, I cover:What VBAC and TOLAC actually mean (and why the language matters)What really changes in labor after a C-section — and what doesn’tHow to identify VBAC-supportive providers vs. VBAC-tolerant onesCommon red flags that can lower your chances of a successful VBACWhy midwifery care often leads to higher VBAC success ratesThe real, statistical risk of uterine rupture and how it’s often misunderstoodHow to prepare for a physiologic labor and birth after C-sectionWhy mental and emotional healing from a prior C-section is non-negotiableMentioned in the episode:www.vbacfacts.com – Evidence-based VBAC education and researchBirth trauma healing resources: Loreto WellnessIf this episode encouraged you, I’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to leave a rating and review — it truly helps this show reach more moms who need this message.Resources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education