There are so many myths and conflicting stories out there about birth after caesarean. The idea of embarking on a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) journey can be overwhelming and a bit scary, mixed in with a good dose of frustration.
But the biggest question is:
How do I even start?!?!?!
It's not unusual for women to reflect on their VBAC journey and finds that they were sabotaged from the start.
Sabotaged by:
The system - creating policies that don't support VBAC and grooming women to give up their power to external experts.
Other people - constantly sharing horror stories, reinforcing myths, and telling women that they need an external expert to make them safe.
Ourselves - for not reflecting critically on our previous experiences, not taking responsibility for our decisions, not questioning things that didn't feel right.
I don't want this for you.
I want you to know that YOU are the expert in your body, no-one cares for your baby more than you, you have the skills, wisdom, and inner strength to work through all that you need to.
YOU ARE POWERFUL BEYOND BELIEF.