my birth stories - HBA2C

We each have our own story. Mine is a story of a homebirth after 2 cesareans. I was devastated at the birth experiences I had, while equally in love with my daughters. I knew there had to be a better way. I birthed my 3rd daughter at home under the care of midwives.

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[kirstent75]

I appreciate all the kind, supportive words so much... it meant a lot to me to process my experience and make this video, I'm glad it has been helpful to others out there who are dealing with their own childbirth choices. Trust in birth.

[tubanera]

HI, TWO MONTHS AGO A HAVE A INDUCED LABOR WITH PITOCION, FINALLY ANDING AN CESAREAN. my cuestion is What time I need to wait for trying a HBAC?

I will waiting for your answer thank you.

[kirstent75]

Tubanera - I'm sorry for your cesarean birth with your little one. Unfortunately, I do not have an exact answer for how long to wait... My daughters were born 19 months apart, but that was only my experience. Perhaps there is a midwife nearby with whom you could discuss your options? Best wishes to you on this journey.

[whoseddit]

This story needs to be told, and the media do not cover it, because they can't see it. Our birth industry is a product of prudish and mysogynist sytems developed by people like the victorians, the deeply clinical and inhuman US govt that ruled in the 50's, etc. One factoid covers it for me - laying on your back is the worst position and they force you to do it for their convenience. they create the prolems they "solve". Thanks thanks thanks.

[mrhoutx07]

TOTALLY AWESOME! You go momma! WE support because WE CAN!

[ImTheBabyDoll]

@tubanera It is suggested at least a year after birth to become pregnant again.There should be no reason why you can't go vback at that point unless there is a serious risk to you or the baby or a significant history of birthing concerns.

[trinityconnections]

Absolutely wonderfully expressed. Thank you.

[greenmama1218]

I loved the last image with you and your three kiddos... super adorable!

[magadociourex]

Even though I had a hospital birth that was vaginal (not natural, like I intended- was in labor too long- exhaustion took over and I had to have an epidural) I cried at your movie, and in a good way too. I hope your home birth was healing for you. :-) Amazing, simply amazing.

[Rakela1228]

Amazing I am going to try anyday now for a normal birth following 2 sections... I'm worried but very willing to attempt the most natural thing that women were made for!

[KplusR03]

Congratulations! I hope you have found peace and healing.

Hopefully one day I too will have a successful VBA2C.

[afesparzas]

Kirsten. I just watched your video and I am amazed and inspired and given hope by it. I am going to be getting pregnant in september and I am going for a HBA2C. Thank you for your video. Soooooo inspiring!

[manderson951]

As a woman who also had 2 devastating c-sections I cried at the c-section video footage! :-(

But as a fellow HBA2Cer I also cried at the footage of your homebirth!! :-) *For very very different reasons of course!* Congratulations!

[eilhold]

Beautiful birth! A fellow ICANer and VBACer here-- thank you so much for sharing your story.