All Episodes
Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean — 118 episodes
117- The Truth Is in the Data: What VBAC Research Actually Says with Jen Kamel of VBAC FACTS
116- What He Learned About Birth Changed Everything: A Partner’s Perspective with Jacob Dubois
115- More Than Showing Up: The Logistics of Doula Work with Annie Hill
114- Beyond Sleep Training: A Holistic Approach to Baby & Child Sleep with Laura, RN
113- Chiropractic Care, VBAC, and the Whole-Body Approach to Birth with Dr. Alayna Clark
112- The Long-Term Effects of Pregnancy and Birth with Emily Roper
111- Questioning the Standard of Maternity Care with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, MD
110- Why Birth Feels Like an Emergency Even When It Isn't
109- Why Culture Is So Afraid of VBAC
108- You Don’t Need More Birth Advice
107- The More We Control Birth, The Harder It Often Gets
106- A Safe VBAC” Isn’t What You Think It Is
105- When You Need To Step Back To Move Forward
104- Why One-Size-Fits-All Birth Advice Doesn’t Work
103- What to Do When You’re Put on the Spot
102- Too Many Options - No Clarity
101- The Moment You Freeze (And Don’t Know What to Say)
100- 100 Episodes Later: What I Wish Every VBAC Mom Knew Before Going Into Labor
99- The #1 Reason VBAC Plans Fall Apart (And It’s Not Your Body)
98-Why Baby Position Matters Before an Induction
97-The Cascade of Interventions: How One Small Decision Can Change Your Entire Birth
96- Failure To Progress Isn't What You Think
95- Why Do Women Even Want a VBAC?
94- How Will I Know I’m in Labor?
93- Choosing the Right Doula - Why Fit Matters More Than Anything
92- You Don't Have To Do This Alone
91- Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work — Motherhood Edition
90- Breaking Birth Bias- What’s Really Behind High Cesarean Rates
89- Sleep Deprivation is Torture—And We Deserve Better
88- A Year of Growth, Grace, and Grit: One Year of the Made For Birth Podcast
87- Why Movement Matters in Pregnancy + Birth with Kate Hopkins
86- From Nurse to Doula: Jessica Gable on Advocacy and Empowered Hospital Birth
85- You're Not Broken, You're Postpartum
84- Your Birth Impacts Your Postpartum
83- Your Cervix Is Not A Crystal Ball
82- Is Your Provider's Fear Influencing Your Decisions?
81- I’m Not Anti-OB. I’m Pro You.
80- When Labor Stalls
79- Why You Can’t Hack the Start of Birth: 10 Induction Myths
78- The 5 Biggest Breastfeeding Myths with Little Bear Lactation IBCLC Jaimie
77- The Postpartum Mental Load No One Warned Us About
76- Big News, Bold Moves
75- The Birth That Changed Her: Baylee’s CBAC as a Labor & Delivery Nurse
74- Three Tools You Need For An Unmedicated Birth
73- From Uncertain to Unshakable: What Real VBAC Education Gives You
72- Preparing for Emotional Surprises in Birth: Jessica's Cesarean Story
71- Informed, Not Intimidated: VBAC vs Repeat Cesarean
70- The Truth About Birth Positions: Your Pelvis Is MOBILE, Not Broken
69- Advocacy in Action: How to Speak Up and Stay Centered in Birth with Krystil at Adoring Doulas
68- Breathing Techniques for Every Stage of Labor
67- When Labor Starts: Don’t Panic... Do This Instead
66- The Mindset Shift That Will Transform Your VBAC
65- What to Pack for Birth—Hospital, Birth Center & Homebirth Essentials
64- Read Between the Lines: How to Tell If Your Provider’s Not Actually on Your Side
63- From Fear to Fierce—Reframing Labor Anxiety into Confidence
62- Strapped In & Misled? The Truth About Fetal Monitoring
61- Managing “Failure to Progress” Conversations
60- Due Dates: What Medical Providers Don't Tell You
59- Ride the Waves- How to Let Your Birth Hormones Lead the Way
58- Affirmations: How to Rewire Your Brain for an Empowered Birth
57- Holding Space for Pregnancy After Loss with PAL Doula Sarah Lingle
56- Protecting Your Peace: Handling “What If” Conversations Like a Boss
55- Navigating Hospital Birth with Doula Kayla Wamsley
54- Cesarean Rates Don’t Lie— Race and Birth
53- I SEE YOU- The Strength & Invisible Struggles of Cesarean Moms
52- Planned vs. Pressured: Do Mothers Really Have a Choice?
51- You Didn’t Fail: Unpacking the Myths That Steal Our Trust
50- The Medicalization of Cesareans & Lack of Autonomy
49- Birth Trauma, PTSD & Self Confidence with Leslie Herhold
48- You Are Seen, You Are Heard—Honoring Cesarean Moms
47- The Doula Difference: How Birth Support Has Evolved & Why It’s So Powerful
46- The #1 Thing That Can Change Your Birth Experience—(Spoiler: It’s a Doula!)
45-The Trial of Labor Myth: Why VBAC Isn’t Something You “Pass” or “Fail”
44- More Than Skin Deep: The Truth About Birth & Body Scars With Dr. Jen
43- #1 Key to a Positive Birth- The Hierarchy of Needs
42- The MAGIC of Physiological Birth
41- Partners Matter: How to Show Up, Step Up, and Support a VBAC
40- The Change We Deserve: Rethinking Maternity Care
39- COLLABORATION: The Future of Women's Health
38- Reclaiming Birth: The Power of Midwifery Care
37- Breaking the "Once a Cesarean, Always a Cesarean" Cycle
36- High Risk, Low Odds: Understanding Uterine Rupture Without the Fear
35- The VBAC Divide: The Truth About Why Some Providers Say Yes and Others Say No
34- Britney's Story - How the Right Support Made All the Difference in Her VBAC
33- From Plan A to Plan B: How to Stay in Control During an Induction or Repeat Cesarean
32- They Quit, She Pushed Through: Jennifer's Powerful VBA2C Journey
31- Love Yourself Again- You're More Than JUST A Mom
30- Breastfeeding Burnout: When It’s Just Too Much
29- Beyond Birth- A Guide to Postpartum Prep
28- Seeing Red: Ending the Stigma Around Postpartum Rage
27: From “What Ifs” to What’s Next: The Power of a Post-Birth Debrief
26- Breaking the Postpartum Struggle Cycle
25- How Your Hormones Work During Birth and Why It Matters
24- What To Expect When You’re NOT Expecting Change
23- BIRTH in the Hospital: Navigating Hospital Policies
22- The Truth About Membrane Sweeping
21- Cesarean Basics: What Every Mom Should Know
20- This Was Not What I Planned: Letting Go of birth Guilt
19- Embracing Progress Over Perfection: A Fresh Start for 2025
18- YOUR BODY DIDN’T FAIL YOU: Rebuilding Faith in Your Body After a Cesarean
17- HOLIDAY SURVIVAL TIPS: STAYING SANE AND SUPPORTED
16- Know Your Rights: The Power of Informed Consent
15- Pitocin: Is It Overused in Modern Birth?
14- Why Providers Push Holiday Inductions (And How to Push Back)
13- Pain Relief Options Beyond the Epidural
12- Epidurals: What You Need to Know—Benefits, Risks, and How to Make an Informed Decision in Labor
11- Labor Induction and VBAC: What You Need To Know
10- Setting the Scene for Birth: How Environment Impacts Labor
09- Choosing Your Birth Dream Team
08- Gentle Cesareans: Navigating Repeat Cesareans With Confidence
07- WHY VBAC? THE BENEFITS FOR MAMA AND BABY
06- Your Voice. Your Choice: Birth Planning
05- The Woman Who Cried Labor: My 2nd Unmedicated VBA2C
04- Finding My Inner Strength: My 1st Unmedicated VBA2C
03- Changing My Story: 40 Week Induction for a VBA2C
02- Declaring Myself a "Cesarean Mom": An Empowering Planned Cesarean
01- Where My Story Began: 39 week Induction Turned Cesarean
00- Meet Your Host Katherine