[Birth Stories] Pivoting From Wanting an Immediate Epidural to an Unmedicated VBAC Over Four Births, with Mariah Robinson

Published: Dec. 16, 2023, 5 a.m.

After having three hospital births \u2013 that included inductions, vaginal births, and a cesarean \u2013 Mariah Robinson couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that something was missing from her experiences. She shares with Adriana how she searched far and wide for a collaborative care provider who would support her wishes for an unmedicated vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and the trust and confidence she built with her body to get through an unplanned homebirth without fear.\n\nIf you liked this episode, listen to our episode on \u201cThe Purpose of Childbirth Pain,\u201d with Rhea Dempsey and our interview about \u201cThe Induction Process,\u201d with Toni Golen.\n\nGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode\u2019s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you\u2019re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana\u2019s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.\n\nConnect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.\n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands