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Confidence and clarity is so important when preparing for a VBAC, but how do you actually get to that point?

• In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that every woman who is preparing for a VBAC needs.
• I also share one simple action you can take today to start believing in yourself and your body's ability to birth.

Tune in for some tangible empowerment that will help you work through fear and doubt so you can feel ready for your VBAC journey.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

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On today's episode, Aly McClain, RN of the Peaceful Homebirth Podcast tells us her 4 different birth stories (including 3 HBACs) and how her experiences inspired her to help other women navigate homebirth.

Connect with Aly:

• Peaceful Homebirth Podcast
• Website- www.peacefulhomebirth.com
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
• Homebirth Essentials- https://birth-bliss-beyond.ck.page/a775623bb3
• Application for VIP Coaching- bit.ly/phpapp

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

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Finding a VBAC supportive provider is really freaking hard in a lot of areas and it can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for a VBAC.

So when it's time to decide whether or not to stay with the same provider who did your c-section you might be wondering what to do. The majority of people in the birth world would tell you NOT to stay with the same provider.

Tune in to hear my thoughts on this!

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

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Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding.

If you're a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, you'll want to check out this episode. Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares SO much valuable information.

Connect with Katie at katiejames.site

Learn about breastfeeding with Katie by taking one of her lactation courses: https://www.katiejames.site/courses-front

Listen to Katie and Dr. Rachel Reed speak on topics such as midwifery, birth, lactation, and motherhood on the Midwives' Cauldron Podcast.

Listen to beautiful and unique feeding stories on The Feeding Couch Podcast.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

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Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT...

• What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks?
• Does everyone need to get cervical checks during pregnancy?
• What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean?
• Should you get cervical exams during labor?

Tune in to find out!

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

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In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU.

We dive into:

• What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)?
• How common is it for a baby to need NICU support?
• Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for an unexpected stay).
• The invaluable role doulas play in supporting families through their NICU journey.

Whether you're expecting or already facing a NICU stay, this episode provides the insights and guidance you need to feel empowered and supported during this challenging time.

Connect and learn with Mary:

Registration is OPEN for Navigating the NICU for Doulas! Click the links below to register for one of the sessions.

Navigating the NICU for Doulas [August 14+15]
Navigating the NICU for Doulas [September 13+14]

• Life After NICU Membership for families
• Free NICU Discharge Checklist
• https://www.thenicutranslator.com/
• @thenicutranslator

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

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Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about.

You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What in the heck is this?!" If you're experiencing any abnormal skin changes always talk to your healthcare provider.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips

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So today we're going to be talking about a topic that I talked quite a bit about last month on my Instagram, but I recently archived the majority of my posts. So the post isn't there anymore, but I talked about it in my stories a little bit, and it's about how, you know, if you're done having kids, I feel like this is a question that So many of us have, we may ask ourselves this question.

We may ask others this question. We may ask Google this question. Like, how do you know if you're done having kids? I really wanted this to live on the podcast because I feel like it's an important topic that so many of us probably resonate with and are feeling. So that's why I want us to talk about it here.

And You may be feeling this if you have one child or five children or however many kids you have, or if you're questioning if you want kids at all, this is something that I feel like we all feel at some point. And I've seen so many women ask this question. How do you know when you're done? How did you know when you were done?

And if you relate to anything that I have to say, or if you're feeling the same way, please let me know. I would love to talk about it more.

https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps

• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
• Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips