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Episodes (100)
Birth Center Transfer C-Section, Birth Center VBAC, & Surprise Footling Breech Home Birth Transfer - Cheyenne Varner
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Apr 14, 202658 min
How a Rare Disease Diagnosis Led to Reimagining the Egg Donation Experience -Lauren Makler
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Apr 9, 202634 min
Pregnancy with Twins after Breast Cancer and Giving Birth in Germany - Magdalena Fuehrer
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Apr 7, 20261h 7m
Hospital Birth Story with Midwife and Postpartum Depression Discussion - Ellen Mote
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Apr 2, 202654 min
Spontaneous Labor & Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story - Jessica Walton
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Mar 31, 202638 min
Pregnant on boat in French Polynesia, Tahiti Hospital Birth after Stalled Labor at Birth Center, Positive Unmedicated 2nd Birth in the US - Margot McKirdy
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Mar 24, 20261h 9m
Military Spouse Hospital Birth Stories in United States vs Japan plus Postpartum Mental Health Discussion - Delaney Goodrick
Takeaways Delaney lives in Japan as a military spouse with two kids. Her first pregnancy was unplanned and filled with surprises. She experienced low amniotic fluid, leading to an induced labor. Delaney's first birth involved unexpected medical interventions. She struggled with postpartum mental health after her first child. Delaney's second pregnancy was more planned and intentional. She felt more empowered during her second birth experience. Support from her husband and doula was crucial during labor. Delaney emphasizes the importance of sharing birth stories. She found valuable resources for postpartum support. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Delaney's Journey 01:24 First Pregnancy Experience 04:02 Induction and Labor Challenges 09:33 Epidural Experience and Birth Process 18:42 Postpartum Reflections and Mental Health 25:26 Struggles with Bonding and Intrusive Thoughts 27:11 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 28:30 The Journey to Second Pregnancy 29:05 Planning and Anticipation for Baby Two 31:55 Facing Medical Pressures During Pregnancy 36:19 Laboring Through Uncertainty 43:54 The Drive to the Hospital 48:00 A Joyful Birth Experience 48:44 Postpartum Recovery and Reflection Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon! Keywords: birth stories, pregnancy, postpartum, military spouse, Japan, motherhood, mental health, birth trauma, support resources
Mar 17, 20261h 3m
Giving Birth at Home in Australia - Cassandra Casillas-Smith [rebroadcast]
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Mar 12, 202635 min
Triplets Pregnancy with Preeclampsia and Cesarean Birth Story followed by NICU Stay and Post-surgical Infection - Sophia Letzring
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Mar 10, 20261h 17m
How Preparing My Mind and Body Led to a Powerful Unmedicated First Birth - Savvy Jardine
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Mar 3, 202649 min
Positive Medicated Hospital Birth Story after Traumatic Molar Pregnancy Loss - Elena Ruiz
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Feb 26, 202626 min
Cesarean, Three VBACs, Followed by Surrogacy Birth as First Unmedicated Birth - Lauren Edgerly
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Feb 24, 202657 min
A Midwife's Birth Stories and Honoring the Lying In Period - Shafia Monroe
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Feb 19, 202638 min
Unexpected "Wildcard" 3rd Birth Story and Postpartum PMDD Discussion - Maureen Graham
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Feb 17, 202656 min
Two Hospital Birth Stories, One with an Epidural and Herniated Disc and a Pitocin Induced Epidural Free Birth - Allie Wesolowski
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Feb 10, 20261h 4m
Reproductive Psychiatrist's Birth Stories: Pregnancy, Loss, and Healing - Dr. Sarah Oreck
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Feb 3, 20261h 0m
Dream Uncomplicated Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story & Postpartum Anxiety Discussion - Elizabeth Fellenz
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Jan 27, 202632 min
Epidural Birth Followed by and 2 Epidural-free Inductions with IUGR Diagnosis and Newborn Viral Meningitis - Hannah Fair
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Jan 20, 20261h 11m
Two Empowering, Epidural-free Birth Stories at the Hospital - Jessica K
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Jan 15, 20261h 4m
'Beautiful' Stillbirth Birth Story at 31 Weeks - Alix M
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Jan 13, 20261h 15m
Empowered Twin Homebirth VBAC after Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Breech Cesarean - Carolyn Jenkins
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Jan 8, 202653 min
Positive Hospital Transfer followed by Postpartum Preeclampsia and PPD - Justine Noble
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Jan 6, 202657 min
Birthing Bébé: 2 French Hospital Births with Midwives - Lindsey Robrecht
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Jan 1, 202657 min
Centering Prenatal Care and Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story - Jasmine Vance
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Dec 23, 202543 min
Twin Birth Story — 37w4d Induction, Vaginal Delivery with Breech Twin B - Aubrey Cates
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Dec 18, 202538 min
Experiencing a Postpartum High—Baby Pinks—followed by Postpartum Anxiety and Depression - Izzabella Moum
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Dec 16, 202555 min
Determined to have an Unmedicated Birth After 1st Birth with Epidural - Carlyncia Grice
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Dec 9, 202532 min
Becoming a Single Mother by Choice after 40 and Twins Birth Story - Connie Rutherford
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Dec 4, 202543 min
Giving Birth in France and Spain as an Overseas Basketball Wife - Catherine Traer
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Dec 2, 20251h 0m
Unexplained Infertility Followed by Two "Medicalized" Births Including Twins - Dr. Roxanne Pero
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Nov 27, 202532 min
Positive Planned Cesarean Birth Story and Four Parent Household - Mari
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Nov 25, 202558 min
Decision to Have One More Baby After 40 - Rebecca Minkoff
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Nov 18, 202542 min
Just-as-planned, Positive Homebirth Birth Story - Claire de Leon
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Nov 13, 20251h 13m
Unmedicated Birth Center Birth with Vaginismus - Emmi Murphy
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Nov 11, 202559 min
Surprise Breech Cesarean, Spontaneous VBAC and VBAC Induction Birth Stories - Valerie Hummel LaBounty
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Nov 6, 202543 min
Embryo Adoption Sibling and Surprise Natural Pregnancy - Olivia Hall
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Nov 4, 202554 min
Two Weeks of False Starts and "Barely There" Epidural Hospital Birth Story - Chanarah Romero
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Oct 28, 202552 min
Two Birth Stories in Italy and Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges - Danae Mercer
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Oct 21, 20251h 14m
Hospital Birth Story with Postpartum Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome - Traci Stumpf
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Oct 16, 202536 min
Unexpected Cesarean Birth followed by Redemptive HBAC (Homebirth After Cesarean) - Mariam Alnassim
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Oct 14, 20251h 8m
Surprise Footling Breech, Homebirth Transfer Birth Story - Caitlin Thompson
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Oct 7, 202550 min
Gestational Diabetes and Induction without Pain Medication Birth Story - Robyn El Kay
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Oct 2, 20251h 4m
Three Stories: Spontaneous Triplets with Postpartum Preeclampsia and Bell's Palsy after 26 weeks 1st Birth Due to Preeclampsia and Smooth VBAC 2nd Birth Stories - Samantha Gunney Hines
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Sep 30, 202553 min
Journey to an Empowered Birth: 3 Hospital Birth Stories in Atlanta, GA - Anna Kleshina
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Sep 25, 202558 min
Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story with Midwives & Doula - Haley Feickert
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Sep 23, 202558 min
Redemptive Homebirth after Ruptured Ectopic, Secondary Infertility, and Chorionic Bump in Pregnancy - Sara Mikkelson
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Sep 16, 20251h 12m
Two Happy Homebirths, Back to Back Pregnancies, and Difficult Transition to SAHM - Kiki Van Cleve
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Sep 9, 202545 min
Power of Surrender: A Primal and Fearless RV Homebirth - Ashley Fox [Part 2]
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Sep 4, 202538 min
Power of Surrender: A Primal and Fearless RV Homebirth - Ashley Fox [Part I]
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Sep 2, 202536 min
Homebirth Story and Tracking Fertility After Miscarriage - Madeleine McKee
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Aug 28, 202536 min
Positive Hospital Water Birth Story and Ancestral Wisdom and Ceremonies for Pregnancy - Justina Perry
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Aug 26, 202547 min
IVF, Postpartum Preeclampsia, and Redemptive Repeat Cesarean Birth Story - Lauren Phillips
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Aug 21, 202551 min
First-Time Mom with a Fast, Positive, and Unmedicated Hospital Birth with a Postpartum Hemorrhage - Liza McNamara
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Aug 19, 20251h 10m
Two Very Different Hospital Births and Postpartum Experiences + Having Your Husband as your Doula - Jane Baecher
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Aug 12, 202556 min
Unmedicated Twin Hospital Birth and Navigating Nutrition in Pregnancy - Allegra Gast
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Aug 7, 202535 min
Epidural Hospital Birth after SROM and Epidural-Free Induction Birth Story - Kate Givhan
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Aug 5, 202557 min
Infertility & Endometriosis and Two Hospital Births: Cascade of Interventions vs Physiological Birth Stories - Gabi Freeze
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Jul 31, 20251h 0m
Empowering Epidural Births + Navigating Postpartum & Bottle Feeding - Jessica Pallay [rebroadcast]
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Jul 29, 202552 min
Difficult Induction, Secondary Infertility after Ectopic Pregnancy and Accidental Homebirth Story - Norah Moore
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Jul 24, 202550 min
Redemptive Pregnancy and Homebirth after a First Pregnancy and Birth Filled With Complications - Lilly Scott
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Jul 22, 20251h 5m
Two Years of Infertility and TTC Followed by a 'Red Tent' Homebirth and an Outdoor Homebirth after Laboring at a Hotel in a Hurricane - Bethany Meyers
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Jul 17, 202558 min
Positive and Calm Breech Cesarean after Attempted ECV and TOLAC Ending in Cesarean - Katy Hornbeck
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Jul 15, 20251h 6m
Stalled 1st Birth at the Hospital, Precipitous 2nd Birth at Home, and "wild card" 3rd Homebirth with the same Birth Team - Kinaya Pettiford
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Jul 8, 202547 min
Redeeming Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Toddler Present After a Planned Epidural First Birth - Lindsay Iselin
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Jul 1, 202548 min
Unmedicated Fast 3rd Hospital Birth Story and Challenging Breastfeeding Journey - Reflux, Thrush, and Exclusively Pumping - Liz Maughan
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Jun 24, 20251h 6m
Unmedicated Hospital Induction with Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) During Pregnancy and Low Milk Supply Postpartum - Molly Goldberg
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Jun 19, 202546 min
Perfect Walking Epidural Birth, Undiagnosed Placenta Accreta leading to Asherman's Syndrome + Breastfeeding Struggles and Secondary Infertility - Jenny Sherpa
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Jun 17, 20251h 9m
Unplanned Hospital Induction and Redemptive Unmedicated Hospital Twin Birth Story - Meghan Hollen Risse
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Jun 10, 20251h 19m
Two Fast Unmedicated Birth Center Birth Stories - Chelsea Mascari
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Jun 3, 202546 min
Irish Hospital Birth, Induction Without Epidural Using Hypnobirthing Birth Story - Jennifer Dennehy
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May 29, 20251h 0m
Unmedicated Hospital Birth after Water Broke (PROM) Birth Story - Sylvia Adler
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May 27, 202547 min
Canadian Homebirth to Hospital Transfer After Contractions Stalled During Pushing Phase - Margaret Smith
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May 20, 20251h 2m
"Textbook" Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Delayed Postpartum Hemorrhage - Rebecca Eppall
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May 13, 202557 min
Hospital Birth vs Homebirth in France Birth Stories - Maria Toro
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May 6, 202551 min
Gestational Hypertension, Unplanned C-Section and MCAD Diagnosis - Christina Duke
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May 1, 202549 min
Fast Labor with Shoulder Dystocia and Short NICU Stay - Claire Smith
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Apr 29, 202542 min
Positive Pregnancy and Homebirth Water Birth Story - Carly Kennedy
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Apr 22, 20251h 11m
Pregnant with Extremely Large Ovarian Cyst, Cesarean Birth with Removal of Ovary - Kendall Olle
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Apr 17, 20251h 5m
Epidural-free Hospital Birth Story – Peaceful Long Labor Followed by Breastfeeding Challenges - Madeline Howard
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Apr 15, 202549 min
Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Midwives as a First Time Mom - Julia Kettering
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Apr 8, 202533 min
Empowering Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Retained Placenta and NICU Stay - Ashley Zarges
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Apr 1, 202550 min
Two Unexpectedly Unassisted Homebirth Birth Stories in France - Océane McGhie
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Mar 27, 20251h 0m
Two Cesarean Births, Postpartum Preeclampsia, HELPP Syndrome, and Advocating for Yourself Postpartum - Katy Slack
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Mar 25, 20251h 6m
Non-Emergency Cesarean Birth after 27 Hour Labor and Navigating CMPA (Cow's milk protein allergy) Postpartum - Zoe Regan
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Mar 18, 202559 min
Empowering Unmedicated Birth using IVF after 4 Losses (including TFMR - Termination for Medical Reasons) - Dawn Schwartz
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Mar 11, 20251h 13m
Healing 2nd Birth Story after Birth Injury and Prolapse and Midwife Attending as Doula for Hospital Birth - Carolyn Schulte
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Mar 6, 202556 min
Informed Epidural Birth Story, Spinal Headache Postpartum, and Short NICU Stay - Averi Dutton
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Mar 4, 202555 min
Prodromal Labor Before Long but Empowering Homebirth Birth Story - Kaely McDevitt
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Feb 25, 202547 min
Short Cervix & Hypermobility; Unmedicated Hospital Birth followed by Prolapse Diagnosis - Danielle Mossberg
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Feb 18, 202559 min
Fast, Peaceful Homebirth Birth Story After Loss - Katie Kirk
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Feb 11, 202548 min
Unmedicated, En Caul Hospital Birth and Coping with Two Family Cancer Diagnoses during Pregnancy and Postpartum - Molly Wheeler
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Feb 6, 202545 min
American Giving Birth in France PROM and Unmedicated Birth Story at Hospital with Midwives - Rachel Truman
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Feb 4, 20251h 7m
Fast Hospital Births with Midwives, Miscarriage and Power of Educating Yourself - Sarah Moyer [rebroadcast]
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Jan 30, 202554 min
Three Birth Stories: Hospital, Birth Center, and Homebirth - Josie Clark
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Jan 23, 20251h 8m
Two Positive Unmedicated Hospital Births: COVID Birth and Induction Due to IUGR, Redeeming Postpartum - Carrington Lott
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Jan 16, 20251h 5m
Positive Breech Cesarean, IVF, Gestational Diabetes, and Postpartum Anxiety and Depression - from a CRNA/former NICU Nurse's Perspective - Elizabeth Brown
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Jan 9, 202557 min
Birth Nurse's Births with Midwives - Long Induction and Emotional Spontaneous Labor - Katy Markon
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Jan 7, 20251h 0m
Peaceful Hospital Birth with Unplanned Epidural After Weeks of Prodromal Labor - SB
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Jan 2, 202557 min
Meagan from VBAC Link shares her Birth Stories: Two Cesareans + VBA2C - Meagan Heaton
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Dec 17, 20241h 4m
Two Ectopic Pregnancies, IVF, Empowering Vaginal Delivery of Modi Twins - Carrie Rosenblum
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Dec 10, 20241h 11m