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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here.

Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and motherhood on your terms, ensuring you're not just going with the flow but being an active participant in your own story.

On this podcast you'll get some input and advice on questions like these:

- What is a VBAC?
- Can I have a VBAC?
- How can I avoid a c-section?
- How can I find a VBAC supportive provider?
- Will having a c-section impact breastfeeding?
- How to prepare for an unmedicated birth?
- Is home birth safe?
- How can I have a low intervention hospital birth?
- What are my birth rights?
- How to heal from birth trauma?
- What can I do to make the transition from one to two kids easier?
- How does acupuncture help fertility and overall wellness?
- What is uterine rupture and what is the risk of uterine rupture?
- Can I have a VBAC after multiple c-sections (VBA2C, VBA3C)?
- Can I have a home birth after cesarean (HBAC)?
- Should I have labor induced?

And you'll hear a range of birth stories including:

- VBAC birth stories
- HBAC birth stories
- Home birth stories
- Free birth and unassisted birth stories
- Low intervention hospital birth stories
- Traumatic birth stories and discussion of birth trauma
- Unmedicated birth stories

Some of the experts you'll hear me talk to include:

- Doulas
- Childbirth educators
- Acupuncturists
- Chiropractors
- Lactation Consultants
- Doctors
- Midwives
- Nurses
- Pelvic floor therapists

Subscribe to Motherhood Flow now on your favorite podcast platform.

I'm Hannah Gill, mother of two, VBAC mom, VBAC doula, and birth educator. I have a passion for helping women learn about and prepare for VBAC and take ownership of their birth experience. You can learn more about me and the services I offer at https://www.thehannahgill.com or on Instagram at @thehannahgill.

Please remember that this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

How to Choose the Best Hospital for Your VBAC and Best Maternity Care Hospitals with Dr. Jennifer Winston from U.S. News & World Report

March 24, 2025 • Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Winston, Health Data Scientist at U.S. News & World Report, to discuss the powerful data behind the rankings of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care and Maternity Care Access Hospitals. Here's what you'll learn:

What defines a Best Hospital for Maternity Care and a Maternity Care Access Hospital, and why they’re critical in shaping the future of maternal health.
How U.S. News evaluates hospitals for maternity care and why their annual study is an essential resource for expectant parents.
Why VBAC rates are included in the rankings, and how it reflects the overall quality of maternity care services.
What makes top maternity care hospitals stand out, based on data-driven insights from U.S. News.
How Maternity Care Access Hospitals are fighting healthcare deserts and improving accessibility to quality maternity services.
How you can empower yourself with data to choose the best hospital for your birth and why this data matters for your VBAC or overall maternity care.

Dr. Winston offers invaluable insights into understanding how data shapes maternity care choices. Tune in to learn how data-driven maternity ratings can empower your decision-making when selecting where to give birth. Plus, find out where to access the latest Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings

Connect with Dr. Jennifer Winston and U.S. News & World Report:

https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/hospital-ratings/maternity
https://www.facebook.com/usnewsandworldreport
https://www.instagram.com/usnews
https://www.tiktok.com/@usnews
https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-news-and-world-report

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