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Subscribe by clicking the buttons below, or listen on the website.EP121 | Building your community (Happy Valentines Day)
In this podcast episode, Ashley shared some of the struggles we all have when it comes to building community for ourselves. And why you should start building your community now. You'll learn some ways you can take to build your community and how mindset and...
EP120 | Christy – 7 Caesarean Births & 3 HBA7C
In this podcast episode, I get to share with you Christy's phenomenal birth stories. Christy is a mother of 10 children, who has had 7 Caesarean births and 3 homebirths. She had fairly positive c-sections births with her first 6 children, and found on the 7th her Dr...
EP119 | Obstetric Violence & Birth Trauma with Hazel Keedle
This podcast episode explores the topic of obstetric violence and its impact on women's birthing experiences. The guest, Dr. Hazel Keedle, discusses the definition of obstetric violence and provides examples of mistreatment and neglect by healthcare providers. The...
EP118 | Welcome back! And exciting new things coming in 2024
What's in store for 2024Hi everyone, and welcome back to the VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast! After a rejuvenating break, I'm thrilled to dive into 2024 with all of you. This year promises to be filled with inspiring stories, valuable insights, and expert discussions...
EP117 | What’s to come soon + Taking a shortish podcast break
In this episode, I share a little bit about my current plans and what's to come.Coming Soon are Epic Podcast Episodes and Opportunities Await After Podcast Break I've decided to give myself a bit of a podcast break for a shortish period. I'm feeling that I will be...
EP116 | Same sex relationship + planned birth centre birth turned unplanned freebirth
Listen to this podcast episode belowIn this episode, I share a little bit of my take on the phrase - it takes a village to raise a baby/mother.From Hospital Birth to Unplanned Freebirth: Kara's Inspiring Birth Journey In this episode, we meet, Kara, a mother of two....
EP115 | It takes a village to raise a homebirth mother
Listen to this podcast episode belowIn this episode, I share a little bit of my take on the phrase - it takes a village to raise a baby/mother.Why It Takes a Community to Raise a Mother In a world that often glorifies independence and self-reliance, we're revisiting...
EP114 | Tune into your Intuition
Listen to this podcast episode belowIn this episode, I share some birth positions that may be helpful during your VBAC Homebirth, and I share my ideas on birth positions and the big focus I see happening in the birth world.Your Power Within is Your Intuition As...
EP113 | Birth Positions for your VBAC Homebirth
Listen to this podcast episode below In this episode, I share some birth positions that may be helpful during your VBAC Homebirth, and I share my ideas on birth positions and the big focus I see happening in the birth world.Birth Positions in Homebirth Setting For...
EP112 | Open Conversations & Expectations with your Birth Team
Listen to this podcast episode below In this episode, I talk about how to start open conversations and communicate your expectations for your birth with your birth team.Building Trust with Your Birth Team Through Open Communication Being able to communicate...
EP111 | Dr Rebecca Ray – Setting Boundaries & Difficult People
Listen to this podcast episode below In this episode, I had the honour of being able to talk to someone who I adore and who works in a space that fascinates me - Dr Rebecca Ray!More about Dr. Rebecca Ray Dr Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist, author and...
EP110 | Julz – Beautiful, Rural HBAC
In this episode, I speak with Julz and she shared with me her story of a beautiful, supported rural HBAC.Listen to this podcast episode below Julz's Inspiring Journey: A Beautiful, Supported Rural HBAC Story It took Julz over 12 months to conceive her first...
EP109 | People pleasing can sabotage your homebirth experience
In this episode, I share my experiences with people pleasers after living a life of people pleasing and working with people pleasers.Listen to this podcast episode below Reclaiming Your Homebirth: Breaking Free from the People-Pleasing Cycle Drawing from both my...
EP108 | How to handle the pain of birth
In this episode, I share some ways you can get yourself into the best space to be able to handle the pain of birth.Listen to this podcast episode below Navigating the Fear of Pain in Homebirth Pain is one of the biggest fears women have when it comes to birthing at...
EP107 | Is the position of your baby really that important?
In this podcast episode, I share some of my insights and views on this craze of making sure your baby is in the "optimal position" for birth.Listen to this podcast episode below The "Optimal Position" hype In my latest podcast episode, I delve into a topic that might...
EP106 | How to Prepare For a Freebirth
Freebirth Preparation In this episode, I share some of the key things you will need to know or consider to prepare yourself to freebirth.Listen to this podcast episode below Essential insights and steps to Freebirth preparation Educating yourself extensively is a...
EP105 | Dania Foster – How Naturopathy & Herbs can support you in homebirth
Dania Foster - How Naturopathy & Herbs can support you in homebirth In this episode, I sit down with Dania Foster, a mother of two and a freebirth advocate.Listen to this podcast episode below Dania's journey is intertwined with her role as a Clinical Naturopath...
EP104 | VBAC Mentor – Lizzie Carroll – FBA2C & Anti D
VBAC Mentor - Lizzie Carroll and her Freebirth after 2 C-Section In this podcast episode, I chat with Lizzie Carroll, Doula, VBAC Mentor, birth activist, feminist, and mum of 3.Listen to this podcast episode below From C-Sections to Empowering VBAC Lizzie shares her...
EP103 | Kaylee – Part 2 – Wild pregnancy, 6 – days of labour, born in a field off grid
Wild pregnancy, Kaylee's birth story (Part 2) Welcome back to part 2 of this podcast episode, where I chat with Kaylee, a mother of 4 currently in Missouri, USA, and get to know her incredible journey of birth.Listen to this podcast episode below An Extraordinary...
EP102 | Kaylee – Part 1 – Wild pregnancy, 6 – days of labour, born in a field off grid
Wild pregnancy, Kaylee's birth story (Part 1) In this podcast episode, I chat with Kaylee, a mother of 4 currently in Missouri, USA, and get to know her incredible journey of birth.Listen to this podcast episode below Nurturing Faith and Connection: The Power of...
EP101 | Rewriting the Narrative: Overcoming The Fear of Homebirth
Rewriting the Narrative: Overcoming The Fear of Homebirth In this episode, I delve into the profound impact fear can have on the choices we make, particularly when it comes to the transformative journey of childbirth.Listen to this podcast episode below Understanding...
EP100 | Reflecting on 100 Episodes: Lessons Learned, Memorable Moments, and Listener Stories
My Podcast reached 100 Episodes In this episode, I celebrate making it to 100 episodes!!!Listen to this podcast episode below Reflections, Lessons, and What's Next for Our Podcast I am thrilled to announce that we have reached a significant milestone - 100 episodes of...
EP99 | Vaginal Examinations in Homebirth
Vaginal Examinations in Homebirth In this episode, I talk about Vaginal Exams, you may know them as VE's. VE's is a common practice in childbirth that involve checking the cervix for dilation and effacement.Listen to this podcast episode belowInaccuracy, Risk of...
EP98 | Posterior Birth
Posterior Birth In this episode, I discuss the signs of a posterior birth and shed light on its true nature as a variation of normal birth.Listen to this podcast episode belowUnveiling the Secrets of Posterior Birth: A Variation of Normal Posterior birth is simply a...
EP97 | Briana – Freebirth after Classical Scar (baby loss at 20 weeks) Rainbow Baby
Briana's Freebirth after Classical Scar (baby loss at 20 weeks) Rainbow Baby Story Let's meet Briana Mum of three, two boys and one little girl and lives in Virginia, USA. In this episode, we have the honor of hearing Briana's remarkable homebirth story.Listen to this...
EP96 | Get Better Support in Your Homebirth
Get Better Support in Your Homebirth In this episode, I talk about the true value of support for your homebirth. Tune in to this episode as we explore the importance of finding the right support for your homebirth experience.Listen to this podcast episode belowFinding...
EP95 | How to survive the last weeks of pregnancy
How to survive the last weeks of pregnancy As your pregnancy nears its end, fatigue and anticipation can take over. You’ve got aches and pains and you’re just longing to have that beautiful bundle in your arms! Trust me, I've been there too! Knowing this, I like to...
EP94 | Practical tips for cultivating a calm mindset
Practical tips for cultivating a calm mindset Hey there, welcome back to another episode! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that's close to my heart: finding your calm. As someone who's naturally inclined to overthink and worry, I've had to learn how to...
EP93 | Natural Induction Methods
Welcome to our latest blog post! Today, we'll be discussing natural induction methods and their relevance to homebirths. This topic was sparked from a client conversation that I had, alongside a podcast episode where they talked a little bit about natural induction...
EP92 | Claire- HBAC Type 1 diabetes & shoulder dystocia
In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Claire about her successful HBAC. Listen to this podcast episode belowClaire had the uphill battle of trying to find a healthcare provider to support her in a homebirth after caesarean with Type 1 diabetes....
EP91 | The Benefits of Homebirth
In this episode, I discuss the benefit of a homebirth - especially VBAC homebirth. Listen to this podcast episode belowWhile it's important to weigh the risks and benefits of any birth option, there are many benefits to having a VBAC homebirth. Here are some of the...
EP90 | Preparing children for Homebirth
Welcome to another episode! Today, let's talk about preparing children for homebirth. It's a topic that sparks different opinions, but ultimately it's your call as a family. Some might choose to have their little ones present during the birth, while others opt for a...
EP89 | Surviving Transition – Going From One Child To Two
In this episode, I share my experience of going from one baby to two (and three). I remember when I was pregnant with our second baby and I wondered if I could love another child as much as I loved our first. Or could I give our second one as much time as our...
EP88 | Lizzie – Planned HBAC transfer in labour hospital VBAC
In this episode, we meet amazing Lizzie. Mother of two boys who lives in Carolina, USA. Lizzie shares her first pregnancy & birth story which happened during 2020 when Covid hit. She had many missed appointments due to the pandemic and the ones she had were...
EP87 | Creating a Safe Circle of Support for your VBAC Homebirth
In this episode, I’m talking about how to create the circle of support that you crave and need during this pregnancy. I believe that having a circle of support is one of the best things we can have in our lives. It's important to have positive, empowering, and...
EP86 | Connecting with your Intuition
Today, I thought it would be good to talk about connecting to your intuition. And I think this is a really good topic, because it's something that is I find one of the most important things at our disposal, that we as people can use and utilise. And so some of us...
EP85 | Letting go of control & learning to surrender
In this episode, I talk about letting go of control and learning to surrender. I found through my own journey while pregnant that I had to fully embrace this idea of surrendering and letting go of what could happen. It took me a while to understand what surrendering...
EP84 | My past is affecting my ability to find the support that I crave this pregnancy
In this episode, I am answering a question that a listener sent in recently. Thanks so much for sending in your question. It's an important topic that I wanted to speak to as I have been in this position before - and it can feel quite powerless being in a position of...
EP83 | VBAC Statistics with Meagan from The VBAC Link
In this episode, we meet Meagan from The VBAC Link. Meg and I talked about VBAC statistics along with part of her over VBA2C birth story. We discuss the statistic rates for the below topics: Uterine Rupture rates for VBAC Uterine Rupture rates for VBAMC Close gaps...
EP82 | Freebirth after two caesareans – changed birth plan at 35 weeks from planned midwife assisted birth to freebirth
In this episode we meet Laura mum to three little ones. She lives by the beach on the surf coast in Victoria and enjoys surfing and being by the water with her family. She is a physio and supports women in the pregnancy and postpartum space. Laura experienced two...
EP81 | Will my baby die if I rupture?
Welcome to the first episode of 2023!! It is good to be back and bringing more episodes & birth goodness into the new year. In this episode, I discuss your VBAC homebirth journey's most taboo and scariest question. Will my baby die if I rupture? Let's discuss the...
EP80 | Big babies
Welcome to the last episode of 2022!! In this episode, I'm going to recap on the year for the podcast and share some amazing content for you to get onto over the Summer holidays until the podcast is back Jan/ Feb 2023. Here's what you can expect for 2023 - More...
EP79 | Statistics
In this episode, I share my insights, thoughts, and experiences with statistics. Statistics can be empowering and help you feel confident, but it's not the only thing that matters in your VBAC homebirth. It's important to know how statistics can actually be holding...
EP78 | Dayan – accidental freebirth + reversed type 2 diabetes during the pandemic
In this episode, we meet Dayan mother of two originally from California and lives in Perth, Australia now. Here's a run down of Dayan's story: GD in first pregnancy, was healthy otherwise, growth scans and induction talk. Diet controlled allowed to go into...
EP77 – The power of language & how it can transform your homebirth
In this episode I share a few stories on the power of how we use our mindset to shape our lives and our behaviours. I share some of my own personal stories, along with a story of someone I find inspiring and brave. It's amazing to see how powerful these changes can...
EP76 | The Placebo effect
I have started a health kick and have been watching some interesting shows and documentaries lately. One of the shows I was watching was all about the power of the mind and how powerful the placebo effect can be. I'd heard about this before and have been aware of...
EP75 | It’s my two-year hba2c birthing day anniversary!
It's my birthing day and I will be happy if I want to!! Our VBAC homebirth baby is turning two - what a milestone for us to celebrate! I share some of the challenges I went through to have my hbac and some of the amazing things I have gained by going through that...
EP74 | Confidence – having self belief & trust
This week I'm coming up to my two-year freebirth after two surgical birth anniversary and I am celebrating in a big way!! I thought I would take a bit of a trip down memory lane and share some of the tools that I've used and that I used with my clients to really tap...
EP73 | (Part 2) Sarah – Homebirth after two caesareans, special scar + birthing through pain
Join us for Part two of Sarah's homebirth story! In Sarah's words, this is a bit of her story - Part 2 of Sarah's Story I knew I didn't want to have this baby in hospital. The idea was just something I couldn't get my head around. So we planned a homebirth after two...
EP72 | (Part 1) Sarah – Homebirth after two caesareans, special scar + birthing through pain
In this episode, we meet Sarah, the mother of now four babies. In Sarah's words, this is a bit of her story - Part 1 of Sarah's Story My 1st baby, 18 years ago, was a breech-planned cesarean. Postpartum I was treated like crap in the hospital and discharged myself...
EP71 | The pushing stage
In this episode, I talk about the "pushing stage". I have lately been noticing in women's birth stories that ended in C-Section that what keeps popping up is the pushing stage in a hospital setting and reaching 10 cm only to end up in a surgical birth because the baby...
EP70 | Plus size & obesity
In this episode, I share a bit of my experience being a high BMI woman birthing in the system, and at home having my VBA2C freebirth. There is a lot of shame and guilt in our society aimed at bigger bodies. With magazine covers, movies & fashion focusing heavily...
EP69 | Avoid burn out in pregnancy
In this episode, I share some of the things that can make you feel burned out in pregnancy and motherhood in general. Our lives are always ebbing and flowing. Sometimes life is easy and flowing wonderful, and other times - like pregnancy and challenging times in...
EP68 | Why you don’t have to focus on the mechanics of birth
In this episode, I talk about the mechanics of birth and why focusing heavily on this may not be the best way for you to achieve your VBAC Homebirth. Here's some of what I cover in this episode: What is the mechanics of birth? Why you don't have to focus so much on...
EP67 | Sarah – Mindset overhaul, small babies, 3 planned homebirths, HBA2C + Special Scar
In this episode, we get to hear from one of my gorgeous clients Sarah. Sarah is a now mother of three boys. She had her homebirth with her third baby after two c-sections, special scar and having planned homebirths for all three of her babies. It was such an honour...
EP66 | A sneak peek to working with Ashley
In this episode, I take you on a bit of a journey to hear more about what working with me can look like. I'm sorry the audio isn't the best, it was accidentally recorded on my web camera instead of my microphone! Many women reach out to me after their birth and thank...
EP65 | Birth Trauma with Guest Pippa
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Pippa from Fantastic Futures about Birth Trauma. We discussed: What is birth trauma? How can women experience it? How many women experience it? How trauma impacts the body What happens when we don’t deal with it What...
EP64 | What is Birth Debriefing
In this episode, we take a deep dive into birth debriefing. I share what birth debriefing is and how it can benefit to have a birth debrief after a birth that didn't go to plan or you have some questions or uneasy thoughts around. When should you consider birth...
EP63 | What to do when your birth doesn’t go to plan
In this episode, I get to talking about what to do when your birth doesn't go to plan. We all hope and dream of a positive birth experience or our dream homebirth. We see so many glamourous and inspiring homebirths on Instagram and social media and dream of the day...
EP62 | Perfect Birth
Let's talk about the idea of this "perfect birth". I've had a couple of clients tell me after they have birthed- that perfect birth isn't real. So I thought it would be good to explore in a podcast episode with you. Perfect birth isn't achievable. They mentioned that...
EP61 | Planning your positive homebirth space with Guest Janet from Birthplace
In this episode, I have a chat with my dear friend Janet Purcell from Birthplace. Janet is a mother of two, Doula, RN and self-confessed birth nerd (she loooveees all things birth). And let me mention this powerhouse woman birthed an almost 5-kilo baby out of her...
EP60 | Emma – FBA2C planned at 30 weeks. Weight loss surgery, pcos, endometriosis, reversed type 2 diabetes, and absolute warrior woman!
In this episode, we meet Emma one of our amazing listeners who has listened to nearly every single episode on the podcast! Emma is on the mid-north coast, Port Macquarie. She works in an animal shelter that she adores working in. Emma and her husband have been...
EP59 | 10 things to pack in your homebirth transfer bag
Heya!! And welcome back to another episode on the VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast. I'm your host Ashley Winning! I've been sick with Covid and I'm hoping my voice holds up today! I decided to create a fun little Mini-Series for Birth & Transfer Planning over the...
EP58 | 10 reasons why you should have a birth & transfer plan for your homebirth
In this episode, I've decided to shake things up and create a fun little Mini-Series for Birth & Transfer Planning! Over the coming weeks, I will share episodes with information that relates to homebirth & transfer planning, with topics that cover why...
EP57 | 10 tips from homebirth transfer mums on what they wish they knew before
In this episode, I've decided to shake things up and create a fun little Mini-Series for Birth & Transfer Planning! Over the coming weeks, I will share episodes with information that relates to homebirth & transfer planning, with topics that cover why it's...
EP56 | Choosing your own adventure
In this episode, I talk about homebirth and freebirth as your very own choice and choosing your own adventure. Often women choosing to homebirth lose sight that they are actually the ones steering their journey and that they are in full control of where this glorious...
EP55 | Emma – 18 days of rupture of membrane before labour began, freebirth – baby born sunny side up
In this episode, we meet Emma a mother of three who lives in South Coast, NSW. Emma joins us to talk briefly about her first birth which ended in a surgical birth. She was induced at 40 weeks due to a late diagnosis of GD and expected "big baby" 8 pounds and over. ...
EP54| Guest – Kemi Johnson for a chat on birth
In this episode, I sit down for a good old chit-chat with the amazing Kemi Johnson. I've snuck a hold of Kemi's Instagram bio to share a brief introduction in Kemi and what she stands for. Queen/Empress 👑💥🌟Mother, Birthkeeper, Birth Activist, Birth Nerd, Speaker,...
EP53| It’s all in the Self Worth
In this episode, I share how a lot of your self-doubt, lack of belief and trust may be down to a shaky foundation of self-worth. I'm going to deep dive into this topic and show you when and how your self worth has been eroded since you were little and what you can do...
EP52| Are you a highly sensitive soul? + Why is it important to know if you are!
In this episode, I am discussing what it means to be a highly sensitive soul + why it matters! In my work I find I tend to work a lot with highly sensitive souls - it makes sense, I'm a highly sensitive person, of course, other HSPs gravitate to working with me. The...
EP51| All about Special Scars
In this episode, I am discussing special scars!! What they are, how they happen, what the risks are and what that means for you if you have a special scar! If you have one you will more than likely know about it. The surgeons would usually recommend or tell you to...
EP50| Daily morning mindset ritual
In this episode, I discuss how a daily morning mindset ritual has supercharged my day and helped me move from feeling overwhelmed & exhausted to feeling energised and ready to take on the day! If you are feeling worn out, overwhelmed, out of rhythm and routine,...
EP49| Katy – Uterine Rupture vaginal birth in hospital, planned homebirth
In this episode, we meet Katy who lives in Devon, England Katy had planned a homebirth through the NHS and she had a breech baby so didn't feel comfortable birthing at home. Katy planned a breech birth in hospital. During pregnancy, Katy had an ECV that failed. She...
EP48| Creating & Visualising your dream homebirth
In this episode, we discuss how you can create and visualise your dream homebirth. This one is a goodie if you are wondering if homebirth is really a good option for you, or you're stuck in your head listening to scary stories of what could go wrong. I want to help...
EP47| 3 books I recommend for your homebirth
In this episode, I share 3 books I recommend for your homebirth, plus one little extra sneaky one I haven't yet read but know will be amazing! I'm going to share my top 3 recommended books, plus why I recommend them. I'd love to hear what your favourite books are and...
EP46| Find the right Doula for your homebirth
In this episode, we take a look at how you can find the right Doula for you to support you in your VBAC Homebirth journey. While Doula's can be an amazing support and member of your homebirth team, it's important to under why you want to have a doula at your...
EP45| Find the right Midwife for your homebirth + Interview questions
In this episode, we take a look at how you can find the right midwife for you to support you in your VBAC Homebirth journey. This question comes up quite a bit in our VBAC Homebirth Support Group and I wanted to give you some thought provoking questions to ask when...
EP44| Ben – Partner’s Story – Three Birth Stories shared by the husband and fathers perspective (Ending in epic, healing Freebirth after 3 surgical births)
In this episode, we meet Ben, a father of 4 with 3 boys and a little girl. Ben joins us after his wife Sarah shared her story on the Podcast of four births and an epic and healing freebirth after three surgical births. You can check out Sarah's story EP40| Sarah -...
EP43| How to get your partner to be more supportive in your VBAC Homebirth Pregnancy
In this episode, I discuss why it's important to have support from your partner, especially in pregnancy, how your partner can't support and shouldn't be your only support through this journey, and some strategies to get more support from your partner. You might be...
EP42| How to protect your pregnancy VBAC Homebirth bubble
In this episode, we take a deeper dive into how you can protect your pregnancy VBAC Homebirth bubble and why it's important to protect it. Here's is a snippet of what I covered in this episode. 1. Be mindful of who you share your VBAC Homebirth plans with. 2. Don’t...
EP41| Signs of Uterine Rupture
In this episode, I discuss some of the signs of uterine rupture. Uterine rupture is something that VBAC mama's worry about a lot. It is super important from a mindset perspective that you learn as much about uterine rupture and understands the risks so that you go...
EP40| Sarah – Epic, healing freebirth after 3 surgical births, long births & small gaps between births
In this episode, we meet Sarah, mother of 4 with 3 boys and a little girl. She joined us to share her amazing story just two weeks into her postpartum (and feeling absolutely amazing!) She lives in Rural, Country Victoria and grew up in a big Dutch family & very...
EP39| 10 Questions you should ask to yourself: A preparation to deciding on whether VBAC freebirth is right for you
In this episode, we explore 10 questions to help you try to work out whether a freebirth is the right option for you and your family. There are so many what-ifs and unknowns when it comes to birth. With societal pressures and cultural norms that surround us. It’s...
EP38| What is Freebirth?
In this episode, we dive deep into the word Freebirth. Have you ever wondered what a freebirth is? Maybe you know a little bit or a lot - but want to find out even more. I share my own experiences and views of the word Freebirth and how it can be used. Essentially...
EP37| 5 Ways to avoid vaginal tearing in your VBAC Homebirth
In this episode, I share my tips on how you can avoid vaginal tearing in your VBAC Homebirth I go into detail about my personal experiences and what I have found through my training and research around birth. Going into my HBA2C I was pretty worried about tearing. I...
EP36| Katherine – A Catholic healing high-risk HBAC after traumatic emergency caesarean
In this episode, we meet Katherine, mother of two girls and living in the United Kingdom. Baby Angela joins us for part of the episode, so we get to hear her cooing and playing in the background. During her first birth and after over 24 hours in active labour,...
EP35| 5 Ways you can get birth knowledge & support in your VBAC Homebirth Journey
Are you loving the VBAC homebirth stories but wishing you had a bit more birth knowledge & support behind you in your journey? If you said yes, this episode is for you! I discuss 5 ways you can get birth knowledge & support in your VBAC Homebirth Journey. 1)....
EP34| Jamie – FBA2C, third time’s a charm!
In this episode, we meet Jamie, mother of three little ones! Jamie recorded this interview just 6 weeks postpartum. Jamie had an easy-going first pregnancy. Was offered a stretch and sweep and after talking to a friend who said it wasn't painful decided just to...
EP33| Tahlia – Mother-led Pregnancy & Intuitive Freebirth
In this episode, we meet Tahlia, mother of two little ones who are less than 18 months apart. Tahlia fell pregnant just 6 1/2 months postpartum with her second baby after a surgical birth. She lives in South Coast NSW Australia. Tahlia identifies herself as part of...
EP32| Spirit Babies – the babies of the universe waiting to be born
Have you ever heard of the term "Spirit babies"? When I first heard the term I thought it was a bit woo woo - and hippy-dippy - turns out the more I learned about spirit babies, the more I knew I had a spirit baby! This episode is for anyone who is planning on a...
EP31| What supplies do you need for your VBAC Freebirth?
In this episode, I share some of the supplies I used in my freebirth - as well as talk about why they came in handy! Here is the list I typed up for notes for this episode to save you writing everything down. I got into more detail and share how to use some of the...
EP30| Guest Interview – Dr Sarah Buckley
In this episode, we meet Dr Sarah Buckley! Dr Sarah Buckley is trained as a GP with qualifications in GP obstetrics. She has been writing and lecturing to childbirth professionals and parents since 1997 and is the author of the internationally best-selling book Gentle...
EP29| Ellie – 5.75kg HBAC Rural location
In this episode, we meet Ellie who lives 2.5 hours Northwest of Dubbo, NSW on a corporate farm. As we were recording this episode Ellie has the tractors sewing the next crop on the farm which didn't help with the temperamental internet connection on the farm. But we...
EP28| Lisa – Inverted T Special Scar HBAC
In this episode, we meet Lisa who lives in America and had her second baby in the Covid Pandemic. Lisa planned for a vaginal birth with her first baby, and during labour ended up birthing her baby by a surgical birth. During the surgery, the surgeons needed to cut...
EP27| Hayley – 4.2kg Vaginal Footling Breech (planned homebirth with change of plans to hospital birth)
In this episode, we meet Hayley - mother of two and absolute birthing legend who vaginally birthed her 4.2-kilo baby, footling breech!! Whoop Whoop! Hayley expected to have a vaginal birth with her first baby and planned to birth in a birth center. She found herself...
EP26| Overcoming Money Mindset Blocks + Understanding why we should invest in ourselves in Motherhood
In this episode, I share some of the money mindset blocks that I often see with mothers. Often neglecting to value themselves due to money mindset blocks, as well as self-care blocks that are ripe in the western motherhood culture. There is a huge energy shift when we...
EP25| Ashley – Five months postpartum, breastfeeding, pelvic prolapse, working with trauma, HSP & modern cloth nappies
EP25| Ashley - Five months postpartum, breastfeeding, pelvic prolapse, working with trauma, HSP & modern cloth nappies In this episode, I share the past five months of being a mother of three, and the up's and downs of that journey! I believe in story sharing and...
EP24| Rachel – 5.2 kilo homebirth baby, midwife mother, history of PND & big babies
EP24| Rachel - 5.2 kilo homebirth baby, midwife mother, history of PND & big babies In this episode, we meet Rachel new midwife and mother of two based in New South Wales. Rachel shares her birth stories only 6 weeks postpartum of her second baby. Rachel found...
EP23| Vanessa – Accidental Homebirth born en caul
EP23| Vanessa - Accidental Homebirth born en caul In this episode, we meet Vanessa, a school teacher, mother of two based in Brisbane. Vanessa decided to trust in private health care and selected a private OBGYN who had been recommended to her. She loved having...
EP22| Breana – Powerful Homebirth with Amish midwife after classical caesarean section due to pre term birth with preeclampsia
EP22| Breana - Powerful Homebirth with Amish midwife after classical caesarean section due to pre term birth with preeclampsia In this episode, we meet Breana who had a classical caesarean section with her first baby. Breana had planned on having a vaginal birth with...
EP21| Ashley – Part 4 – A peaceful & calm postpartum
EP21| Ashley - Part 4 - A peaceful & calm postpartum - Plan yours today! In this episode, I share how I had a peaceful & calm postpartum. I planned, organised and had a peaceful & calm postpartum full of support & love while healing from pregnancy and...
EP20| Ashley – Part 3 – PPH, retained placenta & hospital healing
EP20| Ashley - Part 3 - PPH, retained placenta & hospital healing In this episode, I share details on my retained placenta & hospital healing This is the third and final part to my vaginal freebirth story! After receiving poor care during my second pregnancy...
EP19| Ashley – Part 2 – Plus Size, Freebirth after two C-Sections + Special scar
EP19| Ashley - Part 2 - Plus Size, Freebirth after two C-Sections + Special scar In this episode, I share my Freebirth after two C-Sections. The fill journey - the third conception, pregnancy & birth story/ journey. This is a pregnancy and birth I had been...
EP18| Ashley – Part 1 Two unnecessary C-Section births due to plus size discrimination & the systems failures
EP18| Ashley - Part 1 Two unnecessary C-Section births due to plus size discrimination & the systems failures In this episode, I become very raw & vulnerable & share my first two cesarean section births. And I don't hold anything back! I share all the...
EP17| Hazel Keedle – Midwife & VBAC Matters Researcher & VBAC Story
EP17| Hazel Keedle - Midwife & VBAC Matters Researcher & VBAC Story In this episode, we meet Hazel Keedle. Hazel Keedle is a midwifery researcher and lecturer at Western Sydney University and a PhD candidate. Hazel has worked in midwifery group practices, an...
EP16| Mothers’ Blessings (Blessing Ways) with Ashley
EP16| Mothers' Blessings (Blessing Ways) with Ashley In this episode, I share my recent enriching and loving experience with my first Mothers' Blessing that was held and hosted by my dear friend Sheree from Falcon Spirit Healing. Sheree wrote a beautiful post on...
EP15| Louise – Birth Centre turned C-Section, Posterior Baby & Positive Homebirth
EP15| Louise - Birth Centre turned C-Section, Posterior Baby & Positive Homebirth In this episode, we meet Louise who was educated for the birth of her first baby and really excited to birth through a Birth Centre. When Louise was pregnant she was accepted to...
EP14| Alyssa – HBAC Cascade of interventions & 6 hour peaceful waterbirth
EP14| Alyssa - HBAC Cascade of interventions & 6 hour peaceful waterbirth In this episode, we meet Alyssa Mum of two boys who is a huge VBAC advocate and supporter. Alyssa had the classic cascade of interventions with her first birth after a healthy pregnancy...
EP13| Sasha – HBA2C Big Babies & Long labours
EP13| Sasha - HBA2C Big Babies & Long labours In this episode, we meet Sasha who is a mother to three boys and lives in rural NSW. When Sasha found out she was pregnant she was living in the UK with long term partner and they decided to move back to Australia to...
EP12| Dr Rachel Reed – Instinctive & Physiological Birth
EP12| Dr Rachel Reed - Instinctive & Physiological Birth In this episode, we meet Dr Rachel Reed. Dr Rachel Reed is a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Midwifery at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She has practised midwifery in a range of models and...
EP11| Working through fear with Ashley
EP11| Working through fear with Ashley In this episode Ashley - Doula and Mother shares how you can work through fear to help you rock your VBAC Homebirth. I share some of the fears I have had in my previous pregnancies and births and the fear I have been working...
EP10| Maddie – A 20 hour active labour shower freebirth with immense healing from PTSD
EP10| Maddie - A 20 hour active labour shower freebirth with immense healing from PTSD In this episode, we meet Maddie who had a c-section with her first baby due to babies position being breech. Maddie felt as a younger mother she was not given the respect...
EP9| Emma – A two day water hind leak and FER HBAC Waterbirth
EP9| Emma - A two day water hind leak and FER HBAC Waterbirth In this episode, we meet Emma who's oldest son was born in the UK via emergency c-section at 42+1 after a failed induction. As a plus-size Mumma Emma decided to hire a private midwife for her second...
EP8| Emerald – A Planned Freebirth HBAC
EP8| Emerald - A Planned Freebirth HBAC In this episode, we meet Emerald, a mother of two who birthed her first baby in the USA by an unplanned c-section. She was planning on having a birth at a private birth centre with midwives and skipped the 20-week scan...
EP7| Melanie the Midwife – Why women choose freebirth for their VBAC
EP7| Melanie the Midwife - Why women choose freebirth for their VBAC In this episode, we meet Melanie Jackson - AKA Melanie the Midwife. Melanie has been a private midwife for 11 years and has worked as a homebirth midwife for her entire midwifery career...
EP6| Silka – A healing and calm HBA2C with placenta accreta
Silka - A healing & calm HBA2C with placenta accreta In this episode, we meet Silka, a mother of three who desperately wanted to experience a vaginal birth when she was pregnant with her first baby. After booking in with the birth centre and feeling ready...
EP5| 4 Steps to a Positive Mindset for your VBAC Homebirth with Ashley
EP5| 4 Steps to a Positive Mindset for your VBAC Homebirth with Ashley In this episode Ashley - Doula and Mother shares how you can enjoy a more positive mindset to help you rock your empowered & confident VBAC Homebirth. Step one - Feeding your body &...
EP4| April – A healing, water birth with a hands-off midwife
April - A healing, water birth with a hands-off midwife In this episode, we meet April, a mother of two. April shares her story of wanting to feel informed and supported during a private hospital birth with an Obgn to find herself feeling unsupported in many...
EP3| Aimee – 2 HBAC with supportive midwife
Aimee - 2 HBAC with a supportive midwife In this episode, we meet Aimee as she shares her story of being educated and planning a vaginal homebirth with her a trusted midwife with the first baby. After some bleeding around 36 weeks, Aimee meets with an OBGYN to...
EP2| Kamal – Unplanned, unassisted homebirth (VBAC)
Kamal - Unplanned, unassisted homebirth (VBAC) In this episode, we meet Kamal, a mother of two boys living on the Gold Coast. Kamal shares her story of wanting to have a vaginal hospital birth and finding out late in her pregnancy that baby was breech. There...
EP1| Welcome to the Podcast! Why this Podcast?
Welcome to this VBAC Homebirth Podcast! Hello & Welcome to this brand new podcast and the first episode to The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast. I invite you to join me today where I share a little bit about me - Ashley, mother of two and Doula as I share the...