50 | Laura's swift waterbirth VBAC following an emergency caesarean involving induction (post-dates) and a surprise breech baby; MGP (Midwifery Group Practice), Public Hospital, NICU

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VBAC Birth Stories

Melissa Merino & Stephanie Cannavo

57 episodes

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A podcast featuring Australians sharing their journey of vaginal birth after caesarean. Through sharing and learning from each other's lived experiences the podcast is designed to empower and educate those whose VBAC journey may have just begun, help all expecting mums achieve a more natural birth if that is their intention, and better inform birth professionals about one's journey to a VBAC.

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50 | Laura's swift waterbirth VBAC following an emergency caesarean involving induction (post-dates) and a surprise breech baby; MGP (Midwifery Group Practice), Public Hospital, NICU

VBAC Birth Stories

46 minutes 34 seconds

3 years ago

50 | Laura's swift waterbirth VBAC following an emergency caesarean involving induction (post-dates) and a surprise breech baby; MGP (Midwifery Group Practice), Public Hospital, NICU

In today's episode we hear our first VBAC birth story from Tasmania. Laura is a mum of two who lives in Hobart and had a swift and beautiful VBAC waterbirth at her public hospital. In her first birth she was induced for reaching post-dates and during the pushing phase it was discovered that her baby was breech. Despite the sudden way her emergency caesarean unfolded Laura holds no trauma from this birth and she shares with us why she thinks this is.

In her second pregnancy it's refreshing to hear how well supported Laura was in her desire to have a waterbirth. Laura was fortunate to have continuity of care under the MGP in both of her pregnancies. After her restorative birth Laura's son did need to spend some time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) as there were some concerns with his breathing and Laura tells of how her early postpartum unfolded afterwards.

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~ Notes ~

VBAC + Waterbirth:

NICE UK Guidelines:

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng121/chapter/Recommendations#previous-caesarean-section

Queensland Health VBAC Guidelines:

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/140836/g-vbac.pdf

**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.

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