Siena is a birth and postpartum doula who has been practicing in the birth field for 6+ years and is the owner of Conscious Nurturer. In this episode, Siena dives into some complications she had in her first pregnancy that led to her needing a C-section and how she followed that experience with a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC), and a home birth after a cesarean (HBAC).
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
The resources I mention in this episode are listed below:
- Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
- Conscious Nurturer-Siena Butler: https://www.instagram.com/consciousnurturer/
Definitions:
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
- Amniocentesis
- Prodromal Labor
- Prolapse
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)
- Different Cesarean Incisions
- Different Degrees of Perineal Tears
- Trial of Labor
- TENS Unit
- Gates Theory
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