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Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth + Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Christian MomsAuthor: Eve O'Brien
*TOP 15% PODCAST* Enroll in the Holy Confident Birth Course - holyconfidentbirth.com/courseHi! Im Eve OBrienCatholic wife, mama of two, former Labor & Delivery nurse turned doula, and creator of the Holy Confident Birth Course. I help women who love Jesus reclaim birth as God designed it, step out of fear, and walk into motherhood with confidence and joy.After witnessing both hospital and out-of-hospital birth, and experiencing my own birth center and home births, I realized how much the way we birth impacts not only our babies, but the mothers we become. Thats why this podcast weaves together physiological birth education, crunchy motherhood, and faithso youre equipped in body, mind, and spirit.On this podcast youll learn how to: Understand the brains powerful role in labor and birth Overcome fear and cultivate confidence through truth and preparation Navigate interventions wisely and protect the birth you desire Embrace holistic, natural motherhood that honors Gods design Use labor positions, movement, and mindset to work with your body Recover and thrive postpartum through nourishment and restYoull hear interviews with midwives, doulas, herbalists, and other birth professionals, as well as raw and honest birth stories from women whove walked this path before you. Together, well talk about birth trauma, VBAC, homebirth, breastfeeding, natural remedies, and the kind of slow, intentional motherhood that resists modern cultures rush and pressure.This is a place for the mother who knows there is more than the medicalized status quo and for the ones seeking birth and motherhood that are peaceful, powerful, and rooted in faith and God's design.Topics include: Natural Birth, Physiological Birth, Homebirth, Birth Center Birth, Hospital Birth, Unmedicated Birth, VBAC, HBAC, Overcoming Birth Trauma, Healing from Birth Trauma, Pain-Free/Ecstatic Birth, Catholic Motherhood, Christian Motherhood, Faith-Based Birth, Gods Design for B Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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VBAC or Repeat C-Section? Which is Actually Riskier? | Ep. 59
Episode 59
Tuesday, 6 January, 2026
One of the most frustrating things I see as a doula and labor and delivery nurse is how often women are making birth decisions based on fear instead of facts. When it comes to VBAC specifically, many women are told it’s “too risky” without ever being given real numbers or full context.In this week's episode I walk through the actual risk of a VBAC using real data, current research, and what I’ve seen firsthand working with pregnant mamas. I break down why uterine rupture is so often misunderstood, how risk is commonly misrepresented in provider conversations, and why the risks of repeat C-sections are rarely discussed alongside VBAC.If you’re pregnant after a previous C-section and trying to decide between a VBAC and a repeat C-section, this episode is meant to help you understand the data clearly so you can make a confident, informed decision - not one rooted in fear.Covered in this episode:What VBAC and TOLAC actually meanThe real risk of a VBAC, including uterine rupture ratesWhy relative risk language is misleading in birth decisionsHow often severe outcomes truly occur with VBACThe risks of repeat C-sections that are often left out of the conversationHow multiple C-sections affect future pregnanciesWhen VBAC may not be appropriateWhy induction changes the risk profile of a VBACResources:Study mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14520209/🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVESBe assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit holyconfidentbirth.com.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education
