39 | Mel's surprise breech 2VBAC homebirth following a prior caesarean for breech; Congenital Heart Defect (VSD), PROM, Neonatal Resuscitation
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Today Mel and I are having a chat about her second VBAC with her third baby Emilia. Her birth was a surprise breech homebirth, which was somewhat poetic given her primary caesarean was due to her first baby being breech. Her second birth in a public hospital under caseload midwifery care was a successful unmedicated VBAC (You can listen to this story in episode 2). We talk about Mel's decision to homebirth, the implications of covid on her pregnancy, the complications she faced in Emilia's pregnancy when she was found to have a Ventricular Septal Defect at 20 weeks and how her third birth unfolded at home. ~ Notes ~ Books: Welcome Home by Alisha Bourke Birth With Confidence by Rhea Dhempsey Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley Acupuncturist: Keely from Lawson Acupuncture Clinic https://www.lawsonacupunctureclinic.com Spinning Babies: spinningbabies.com Homebirth NSW: https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au Breech Birth Australia & New Zealand Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233980109958642 **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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