Episode Details

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Kaylee, a mum of three from Western Australia, to talk about preparing for a VBAC, birth stories, motherhood during COVID, and the power of finding the right support.

Kaylee shares the stories of her first two births as she prepared for her VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) journey. She reflects on becoming a young first-time mum during the COVID-19 pandemic, the isolation of navigating early motherhood without the village she expected, and the lessons those experiences taught her about trusting herself.

Together, we explore how meeting the right birth support team (including a doula), completely changed Kaylee's perspective on pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Her story is a beautiful reminder that knowledge, support, and feeling genuinely heard can transform the way we approach birth and parenting.

If you're preparing for a VBAC, interested in positive birth stories, navigating motherhood after COVID, or wondering whether a doula might be right for you, I hope Kaylee's story leaves you feeling informed, empowered, and encouraged.

Podcasts mentioned

• The Great Birth Rebellion

• The Midwives' Cauldron

• Australian VBAC Stories

• VBAC Birth Stories

• VBAC Home Birth Stories

• The Renegade Mama

• The Birth Realm

Books mentioned

• Birth After Caesarean by Hazel Keedle

• Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

• Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Dr Rachel Reed

• Home Birth on Your Own Terms by Heather Baker

• Plus Size Pregnancy by Sara Wickham

Instagram mentioned

• @wombtobloomdoula

Topics discussed: VBAC, preparing for VBAC, birth stories, vaginal birth after caesarean, birth preparation, doula support, COVID pregnancy, pandemic motherhood, young motherhood, positive birth, birth education.