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**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. ...
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Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mothe ...
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The VBAC Doula

Danis Bailey, MSW, MFT, Full Spectrum Doula

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The VBAC DOULA is a channel committed to encouraging listeners with empowering VBAC and HBAC stories, facts, and guided meditations. We will also occasionally release content for those who are not experiencing VBACS.
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🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you! Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who support VBAC. Because, let's be honest, we can all bene ...
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This is the Real Birth Podcast: a safe, welcoming platform to share birth stories. I'm Lucy Hill, a doula, mother, wife and total birth nerd living in Frome, Somerset in the UK. When I was pregnant, one of my favourite things to do was to listen to birth stories. During this time I read and listened to literally hundreds and hundreds of birth experiences shared by all kinds of parents, having all kinds of births. I quickly became obsessed with the narrative of birth and the power of storytel ...
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Text Hannah! If you are later in your VBAC pregnancy, looking back thinking, "I did nothing to prepare." then this episode is definitely for you. I'm giving my top tip for the last-minute, procrastinating moms out there who just don't have the time or energy to do it all. First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - …
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What happens if you go past your due date? What about a week after your due date?? What about 2 weeks after your due? How would you handle that?? My friend Natasha is joining me on the show today to share her second homebirth story! Make sure you listen to her first homebirth story by clicking the link in the description! Her story today is a story…
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Deprogramming what we know about birth is one of the most important parts of preparing for birth. We need to understand on a deep level what birth is. What we have been programmed to believe is birth is really abuse on a large and accepted scale. No wonder women are terrified to go through the process of having a baby. All our culture sees birth as…
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Get out your tissues, this one gets emotional! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How previous births can affect you not connecting with your new baby 🔥 How to navigate a system that keeps telling you "no, you can't" 🔥 Tips for how to prepare your partner for Birthing Instincts Podcast What a bicornuate uterus is Connect with, Raquel ⤵️ Instagram:…
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Preparing for your VBAC can go deeper than the physical and mental aspects, it can be rooted in your lineage, as far back as your mom, and your grandma or even further back than that. Take a listen to find out why having hard conversations can be absolutely essential to your VBAC journey. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥Questions to ask your mid…
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I have a wonderful birth story for you all today! My guest is so inspiring and such a wonderful story teller! I know you’ll love listening as much as I did! Connect with Marisol: IG- @marisolrossrealtor Grab your Starter Guide Here- bit.ly/phstarterguide Discount Codes: Get 10% off of Homebirth Hub by using the code PHP10 Get 10% off Araza Beauty P…
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Text Hannah! I want to start out by saying I'm NOT anti-c-section. I'm not against scheduling repeat c-sections simply because YOU want to. What I'm against is unnecessary c-sections. Coerced or pressured c-sections. C-sections chosen without full informed consent. I've heard many women say that want to have some control over their birth the second…
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Alyssa Frain is a licensed acupuncturist turned full-time stay-at-home mom. She had her first daughter in September 2020, a missed miscarriage in 2022, and a successful HBAC in January 2024. She enjoys helping women take their health back into their own hands by showing them how to tune into their bodies and support it with Chinese Herbal Medicine.…
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You want your dream homebirth! The only way you feel like you can get this birth is by having a midwife who is certified, who knows what she's doing, who has hundreds of births of experience. What you realize is that your options are limited. There aren't many women who you resonate with, who has what you're looking for and that you trust. What do …
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Text Hannah! "VBAC Is Your Birth Right" Enrollment Closing 10/17 at 11:59PM EST Enroll here: https://thehannahgill.com/enroll First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…
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Breastfeeding is a learned skill, it’s ok if it does not feel natural or easy. Feeding your baby is something you need to plan for but know that it’s ok (and very likely) that it may look different in the first few weeks than you planned or expected. Alex, who is an IBCLC has so much incredible knowledge and amazing tips for you to navigate your jo…
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Text Hannah! Confidence and clarity is so important when preparing for a VBAC, but how do you actually get to that point? In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that every woman who is preparing for a VBAC needs. I also share one simple action you can take today to start believing in yourself and your body's ability to birth. Tune in for…
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This is as real and raw of a birth story as you’ve ever heard! From red flags in midwives, to porn addictions, lack of family support and so much more. From dreaming about a painfree birth to getting cussed out… to ultimately a healing and redemptive freebirth! My guest today Caytlin shares this story in a real and vulnerable way that I know you wi…
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Having a supportive team is more important than you may realize. When Jessica didn't have a supportive team she felt like she wasn't being heard or informed. But that all changed for her second and third birth. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Trusting your gut instincts is not a gimmick or just a fun saying, it can lead you down the path you we…
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I had the opportunity to be interviewed on the Motherhood Flow Podcast and share my birth stories. We had a great conversation together about the lessons I learned at each of my births. Here's a sneak peak: 1st Birth- Unexpected and traumatic c-section 2nd Birth- Redeeming and Nearly Pain Free HBAC 3rd Birth- "I want to feel it all!" Fetal Ejection…
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Text Hannah! On today's episode, Aly McClain, RN of the Peaceful Homebirth Podcast tells us her 4 different birth stories (including 3 HBACs) and how her experiences inspired her to help other women navigate homebirth. Connect with Aly: Peaceful Homebirth Podcast Website- www.peacefulhomebirth.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulh…
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Sometimes you have to put on your advocacy hat more times than you'd like. This definitely was the case for Carly who encountered a not-so-supportive OB while in labor. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 How to deal with an unsupportive doctor 🔥 What one very important option is for handling an unsupportive provider 🔥 What an AMA is 🔥 and so much …
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Does the fear of complications, of the unknown, of the pain or even just the process of birth feel too overwhelming? In this short and sweet episode I want to give you a tool that I have used to reduce fear during my pregnancies as well as in my clients. Are you ready?? IG- @peacefulhomebirth 👉3 Step Path to Your Dream Birth👈 Biblical Homebirth Pre…
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So many postpartum moms want to get back to normal living as soon as possible after having a baby. I was invited on the Fit Postpartum Mom podcast with Jena Bradley. I was able to talk about the biggest mistake new moms make postpartum. Listen in to this in-depth conversation as I elaborate on the rule to help you feel stronger faster throughout yo…
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Text Hannah! Finding a VBAC supportive provider is really freaking hard in a lot of areas and it can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for a VBAC. So when it's time to decide whether or not to stay with the same provider who did your c-section you might be wondering what to do. The majority of people in the birth world would tell you …
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Have you ever thought, “What if something terrible happens at home?” or “What if something happens and people think the worst of me.” What if scenarios can really derail a birth experience and I have not allowed them to come into my life. So what does falling 53 feet have to do with anything? Well I guess you’ll have to keep listing to see what hap…
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Send us a text Kristen spent 10 years as a dedicated NICU nurse, providing care to the most vulnerable newborns. However, her journey took a dramatic turn when she was let go for refusing to take the experimental shot. Since then, Kristen has become a trusted voice on Instagram, offering parents critical insights into childhood vaccines and health.…
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Send us a text I decided to do a longer meditation and was getting so many requests for prayer and hypno birth meditation! I decided to combine this into a 25 minute meditation you can do in pregnancy in your bath, or end of the day and then in labor if you need a reminder of anything! Love you guys! Message me through the message option if you hav…
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Have you tried to homebirth previously and you feel like you failed because you had to transfer to the hospital? Maybe you are being driven by the fear of having to tell other’s that you wanted to birth at home but had to transfer. You’re not alone. My guest today is McKayla. She experienced a homebirth transfer with her first baby and went on to p…
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Have you ever deeply desired a home birth, but the entire concept of birth as a first time mom is a bit nerve wracking. Or maybe you’ve experienced a previous birth trauma and the thought of being at home makes you excited and scared out of your mind at the same time. Maybe you think your husband would totally not be on board with your plan and you…
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Want a Peaceful Homebirth Retreat near you?? Email me- peacefulhomebirthpodcast@gmail.com Well the peaceful homebirth retreat was this past weekend and the best word I have for it is magical. It was such a beautiful time to experience our femininity, learn about birth, connect with one another, rest and also have lots of fun! My heart is so filled …
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Text Hannah! Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding. If you're a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, …
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Send us a text Cervical checks during labor, while commonly practiced, can often be detrimental to the natural birthing process. These checks involve manually assessing the dilation of the cervix to determine the progress of labor. While the intention behind this practice is to provide a measure of how far along a laboring person is, it can inadver…
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Text Hannah! Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT... What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks? Does everyone need to get cervical checks during pregnancy? What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean? Should you get cervical exams during labor? T…
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Send us a text Dr Stu is a legend in the birth worker community. His journey from OB with a private practice working in hospitals to leading midwives in the art of vaginal breech birth at home, Dr Stu is inspiring many of us in the community that change for the better can be possible. His passion to educate on undisturbed birth and the benefits tha…
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Send us a text Dani equips you with a birth affirmation episode that allows you to center and ground yourself. Use this episode as much as you like, especially when in labor. Modalities used during this episode are Cognitive Behavioral TherapyΑπό τον Danis Bailey, MSW, MFT, Full Spectrum Doula
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Send us a text Dani explores the phrase of Mark Twain and applies it to the realm of birth, in this episode the modality used in motivational interviewing which allows the listener to find their strength from within, empowers them and their choice to give birth or become a parent and helps them sort through their motivation on their birth choices. …
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I love a good birth story and this one is so sweet! If I had a quarter for anytime I heard a first time mom say she’s going to birth at a birth center or hospital for the first one “just in case.” There is no “test run” in your childbaring years. Every birth is so different and deserving of love, care and respect. Each birth is different and each b…
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Send us a text Dr. Sara Edwards has devoted her 35-year career to transforming nurse-midwifery research, education, and clinical practice caring for women before, during and after pregnancy and birth. She is also a nurse researcher examining how the mother’s gut microbiome health impacts fetal and maternal health. Over her career, caring for tens o…
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Send us a text Welcome to the VBAC podcast with Danis Bailey (Dani) ! This is our introductory episode so you know what to expect as we continue to grow and learn over the next few years ! Feel free to check out our website thevbacdoulafl.comΑπό τον Danis Bailey, MSW, MFT, Full Spectrum Doula
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I have another homebirth story for you today! Samara chose to have a homebirth after experiencing 2 hospital births that weren’t exactly what she was looking for. She had a deep desire to homebirth and through a turn of events she pursued that option with her third. Samara is a stay at home mama to three little ones, a 5 year old girl, a 3 year old…
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Does God promise things anymore? Well I would submit to you that I believe God is always speaking. He has in the past and since He doesn’t change He still does speak and share promises with us personally today. Often times I talk to women who have a deep desire to homebirth but their logic get’s in the way of making a decision that matches the drea…
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Text Hannah! In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU. We dive into: What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for …
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Send us a text This is years of pent up frustration, but also our deep desire to empower women. If you listen all the way through, it will be a journey of empowerment, education, emotions, fascinating stories, and why we are NO LONGER STAYING SILENT! I have so much respect for midwives and wise women who truly respect the physiological process of b…
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Text Hannah! Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about. You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What in the heck is this?!" If you're experiencing any abnormal skin changes always talk to your…
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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…
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Plans in birth can change and that's okay, knowing what to expect, realizing you have options, and feeling confident in whatever decision you make is of utmost importance. I chatted with HeHe about all of these and she gave us her best tips for making sure your birth unfolds in a way that feels good to you.Some highlights from the episode:🔥 What is…
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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…
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Send us a text Gina Mundy is an attorney specializing in childbirth cases. For over 20 years, her focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labor and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to g…
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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…
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Today's two birth stories are from Beatrice Haines, a fantastic artist living in Wiltshire. Bea has two sons, one of whom was born at a birth centre after a long and exhausting labour, and the other who arrived at the speed of light in the car! Bea's second birth happened in the front seat of her knackered old Honda Jazz just two hours after contra…
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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…
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Send us a text Joel Warsh aka DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator/ is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to the Firs…
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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…
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