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Episode 259 LIVE: Meg and Julie Answer Your Questions in The VBAC Link Community
Description
Meagan and Julie went Live in The VBAC Link Community Facebook Group answering your questions. They recorded the conversation to share with you on the podcast today.
Topics include:
- Risks of VBAC, Repeat Cesarean, and CBAC
- Cook versus Foley Catheters
- Cervical lips
- Membrane sweeps
- VBA2C and VBAMC
- CPD
Thank you for sending in your questions! An educated birth is an empowered one. You’ve got this, Women of Strength!
Additional Links
The VBAC Link Blog: VBAC vs Repeat Cesarean
Cook versus Foley Catheter Study
EBB 151: Updated Evidence on the Pros and Cons of Membrane Sweeping
Full Transcript under Episode Details
Meagan: Hey, hey everybody! Guess what? It’s November which is one of my favorite months because it is my birthday month. I have forever and ever loved birthday months so this is going to be a great month because it is my birthday month.
Today we are kicking it off with questions and answers with myself and Julie. Hey, Julie.
Julie: Hey, I’m so excited to be here.
Meagan: Welcome back. We’re going to get right into this review and get some of these great questions answered. We know you guys have so many questions. This review is from bunnyfolife777. It says, “So much hope.” It says, “I’m 16 weeks pregnant and shooting for my VBAC. I’ve been in The VBAC Link group on Facebook for over a year, but I’ve only just started listening to the podcast. I don’t know why I waited. I’m bawling now just two episodes in. The statistics and advice you share are golden. I’m going to listen to it again and take notes this time. I’m scared about having to advocate for myself living abroad where most doctors push for C-sections so I’m thankful I can arm myself with the knowledge through The VBAC Link. Thank you.”
Oh, that makes me so happy. We’re going to be talking about statistics on this podcast episode today.
Julie: You know I love a good statistic.
Meagan: I know. You are the statistic junkie.
Julie: I’m a nerd.
Meagan: Okay, okay Julie. I love having you back on the show. It just feels so natural.
Julie: It’s fun.
Meagan: It is fun. It’s so fun so thank you for being willing to join me again on these random episodes. As we were saying, we are really just wanting to answer some of these questions. So yeah. What is one of the questions right here that you love that you are like, “Let’s start this off with”?
Julie: Okay, so gosh. I mean, there are so many good ones. I feel like we’ve talked about a lot of these things many, many times over the years, but I feel like every time we talk about them, we get a new perspective in. There is new information and new evidence. Not everyone goes and listens to every single one of the episo