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Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean

Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean

By: Katherine Stephens - Made 4 Birth
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Summary

Are you a mom planning a VBAC or CBAC and looking for solid support and inspiration? You’re in the right place!

Join us each week as we dive into empowering stories, expert advice, and the latest research to help you navigate your birth journey with confidence. From the challenges to the triumphs, I'm here to provide you with the information and encouragement you need to have the birth experience you’ve always dreamed of.

Tune in, feel empowered, and remember—you were made for this!

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Episodes
  • 108- You Don’t Need More Birth Advice
    May 15 2026

    Most moms preparing for a VBAC aren’t lacking information.

    They’re drowning in it.


    In this episode, I’m sharing why I created The VBAC Space… and the missing piece I see over and over again in birth preparation.


    Because knowing things intellectually and actually feeling calm, prepared, supported, and confident in labor are two very different things.


    We’re talking about:
    • why fear thrives in isolation
    • why community changes birth preparation
    • the problem with “just trust your body” messaging
    • how real preparation actually happens
    • and why so many women second guess themselves in labor


    If you’ve been consuming birth content nonstop but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck… this episode is for you.


    Join The VBAC Space for free- TODAY!

    Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

    Support the show

    Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

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    14 mins
  • 107- The More We Control Birth, The Harder It Often Gets
    May 8 2026

    What if birth feels harder not because women’s bodies are failing… but because modern birth environments constantly disrupt physiology?


    In this episode, we’re unpacking the missing piece in so many birth conversations: physiological birth.


    We’ve been taught to view labor as mechanical — dilation charts, timelines, measurements, and “progress.” But birth is hormonal, neurological, emotional, and deeply connected to safety. And the more we try to tightly control every second of labor, the harder birth often becomes.


    Inside this episode, we’re talking about:
    • Why birth is hormonal — not just mechanical
    • How fear, interruptions, pressure, and stress impact labor
    • Oxytocin, adrenaline, and the nervous system in birth
    • Why labor often slows down in high-control environments
    • The difference between supporting physiology vs managing birth
    • Why this matters SO much for VBAC moms


    If you’ve ever wondered why birth can feel like such an uphill battle in modern maternity care… this episode is going to change how you see labor entirely.


    🎧 Want to go deeper?
    Inside The VBAC Space next week, we’re breaking physiological birth ALL the way down — hormones, labor patterns, movement, positioning, support, interruptions, hospital dynamics, and more.


    Join us here: The VBAC Space

    Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

    Support the show

    Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

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    13 mins
  • 106- A Safe VBAC” Isn’t What You Think It Is
    May 1 2026

    “I just want a safe birth.”

    You’ve probably said it. Every mom does.


    But here’s the question no one is asking you back…

    What does “safe” actually mean—to you?


    In this episode, we’re pulling apart one of the most commonly used (and misunderstood) words in birth: safety.


    Because in today’s birth culture, “safe” is often treated like a fixed definition… when in reality?


    👉 It’s deeply personal.

    👉 It’s shaped by your experiences.

    👉 And it directly impacts how your body functions in labor.


    We’re also diving into the “high risk” label—what it actually means, where it comes from, and why it might be influencing your decisions more than you realize.


    And yes—we’re talking VBAC, uterine rupture, and the real numbers… but more importantly, we’re talking about how those numbers are presented and how that affects your nervous system, your mindset, and your birth experience.


    Because birth isn’t happening in a vacuum.

    It’s not a controlled experiment.

    And your body doesn’t respond to statistics—it responds to how safe it feels.


    Inside this episode, we cover:


    • Why safety is a feeling—not just a medical outcome
    • How your past experiences shape what feels safe to you
    • What’s really behind the “high risk” label
    • Why statistics don’t tell the full story in birth
    • How your environment and support impact your labor
    • And how to start defining safety for yourself


    Plus—I walk you through a simple “Safety Check” exercise you can do today to get clear on what you actually need going into your birth.


    This episode will challenge the way you’ve been taught to think about safety… in the best way.


    Because confidence doesn’t come from being told what’s safest.


    👉 It comes from understanding your options—and choosing what actually aligns with you.


    Links + Resources:

    ✨ Join the VBAC Space: www.made4birth.com/vbac

    ✨ Connect with me on Instagram: @madeforbirth

    ✨ Want 1:1 support? Apply here


    If this episode hit home for you:

    Take a screenshot, share it to your stories, and tag me—I’d love to hear what shifted for you 🤍


    And don’t forget to follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

    Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

    Support the show

    Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

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    22 mins
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