14 | Midwife Amberley's drug-free VBAC following an emergency caesarean; Breech baby, Continued Midwifery Care, Private Midwife, Public Hospital
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In this episode we meet Amberley, a Registered Midwife (endorsed) who lives with her husband and two children in Melbourne. Amberley was working as a midwife at the time of both of her births. Her first birth was a planned vaginal breech birth which ended in a caesarean, and although an overall positive experience and recovery she was determined to have a VBAC for her next baby. Amberley's reflections on both of her births are thought provoking and moving. We discuss birth plans and consent in the labour ward, and Amberley shares how she handled a loved one's preference for her to choose a repeat caesarean over attempting a VBAC. Amberley has a breastfeeding support business which is called Maternal Instincts by Amberley and talks to us about the services she offers in this episode including her #662movement and the inspiration behind it. She has generously offered our listeners a $20 discount off her breastfeeding educational video series. Use the code: BOOBS20 and follow this link: https://join.maternal-instincts.com.au/video-series/?affiliate=vbacbirthstories to access the discount offer. Connect with Amberley: Instagram: @maternalinstinctsbyamberley Facebook: Facebook.com/MaternalInstinctsbyAmberley Website: https://www.maternal-instincts.com.au RANZCOG (The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) information on 'Birth after a previous caesarean section': https://ranzcog.edu.au/RANZCOG_SITE/media/RANZCOG-MEDIA/Women%27s%20Health/Statement%20and%20guidelines/Clinical-Obstetrics/Birth-after-previous-Caesarean-Section-(C-Obs-38)Review-March-2019.pdf?ext=.pdf **VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider. Please connect with us on Facebook or Instagram: @vbacbirthstories.
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