Australian VBAC Stories

VBAC

Breastfeeding

Postpartum Recovery

Home Birth

Cesarean Birth

Pregnancy

Mental Health

Midwifery

Childbirth Experience

Perinatal Anxiety

Private Midwife

Doula Support

Emotional Support

Public Hospital

Cesarean Section

Maternal Health

Motherhood

Induction

Postpartum Depression

Hospital Protocol

Welcome to Australian VBAC stories. This podcast is for you, the women and parents of Australia to share your journey to vaginal birth after caesarean, and to listen to those who have forged the path before. Whether you’ve had a VBAC or planned one, supported someone through one or simply want to learn more - we hope this will be a resource that inspires, informs, and celebrates all unique experie... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	40	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	DocumentarySociety & Culture

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EP40 - Josi's VBA2C (breech, positive elective caesarean, feeding difficulties, twins, short birth interval, repeat elective caesarean, SCN, public hospital, private midwife, ECV, VBA2C)

In this episode, we speak with Josi, who shares her experiences across four pregnancies from a breech caesarean, to an unexpected twin pregnancy complicated by HELLP syndrome, to finally planning and achieving a VBA2C.

Josi walks us through her firs... more

7 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 16 min

EP39 - Courtney's VBAC (premature labour, birth trauma, education, reclaiming power, MGP, continuity of care)

In this episode, we speak with Courtney about how she reclaimed/found her power with her powerful VBAC after a previously traumatic, preterm birth experience.

Courtney shares openly about the emotional aftermath of her first birth, which involved a ... more

9 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 13 min

EP38 - Tori's VBAC (premature labour, PPROM, face presentation, emergency caesarean, anaesthetic awareness, VBAC prep, student midwife, doula, breech, ECV, spontaneous labour)

In this episode, we speak with Tori about how a broken leg at 32 weeks changed the course of her first birth, and shaped the way she approached her VBAC.

Tori had hoped for a straightforward first birth, but a series of cascading events starting wit... more

26 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 4 min

EP37 - Ashleigh’s 2VBACs after prior vaginal birth (young mum, big baby, postdates, severe tear, PPH, elective caesarean, rural birth, induced VBAC, post 41 weeks, NICU, laryngomalacia, advocacy)

In this episode of Australian VBAC Stories, we meet Ashleigh Rajan, a registered nurse, mother of four, and passionate advocate for informed birth choices. Ashleigh’s path to VBAC was shaped by four very different birth experiences – from her first b... more

12 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 24 min

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Aimee Sing

Co-host and storyteller focused on maternal health and VBAC experiences.

Bronwyn Senn

Co-host and storyteller dedicated to sharing birthing experiences.

Georgia Slee

Co-host and storyteller involved in discussing VBAC and maternal narratives.

Katelyn Commerford

Co-host and storyteller focused on maternal health and VBAC discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings

Worth its weight in gold for birthing women
A beautifully crafted podcast hosted by intelligent and thoughtful women who know why birth after caesarean matters. Well done for continuing these important stories ladies!
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EP30 - Angela's 2VBACs (preterm labour, APH, infant loss, birth after loss, NICU, induction, artificial rupture of membranes, hypertension, reduced movements autonomy, advocacy, midwife)

Q: What knowledge and wisdom would you like to impart on women planning a VBAC?

You have to know that you can do whatever you want to do. If you want to have a vaginal birth, you don't need to seek permission.

EP21 - Claire's VBAC (breech, ECV, postpartum haemmorhage, postpartum depletion, miscarriage, conception journey, student midwife, doula, symphysis pubis, physiological birth in hospital)

Q: Did your plan to VBAC change things for you?

Yes, definitely, definitely. It has affected my confidence in life as a person. It's given me much greater trust in my strength, in my reserves, my power.

EP21 - Claire's VBAC (breech, ECV, postpartum haemmorhage, postpartum depletion, miscarriage, conception journey, student midwife, doula, symphysis pubis, physiological birth in hospital)

Q: So after you had Audrey, did you know that you wanted to have more children? Did you plan to have more children?

Definitely, yes, I have a beautiful older sister and we're about 19 months age difference. We're super close...

EP11 - Tiarny’s VBAC (homebirth transfer, private midwife, post-dates, asynclitism, PPH, T-incision, special scar, freebirth transfer, pre-term labour, premmie, NICU, hospital injury, breastfeeding)

Q: What would you go back and tell your pre-VBAC self?

Tiarny would tell her pre-VBAC self that it's possible and that if one trusts themselves, they can achieve the euphoric feeling of a successful birth experience.

Q: So how are you feeling now? And how is your baby now? And how's everything going?

Tiarny shares that her baby is doing well and they are both adjusting to the new challenges of motherhood, especially after experiencing a traumatic first birth. They managed to establish breastfeeding, which has been a healing aspect for her after her first experience.

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Focusing on the journeys of women who have experienced vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), episodes feature firsthand accounts of childbirth that emphasize empowerment, informed decision-making, and support systems. The content revolves around personal stories, challenges faced during pregnancies, and the triumph of achieving VBAC, often highlighting various factors including maternal health, advocacy, and the emotional aspects of childbirth. The podcast is characterized by its community-oriented approach, providing a platform for shared experiences that aim to inspire and educate listeners about the complexities and joys of childbirth following a cesarean section.

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