318: From C-Section to Home Birth: BTS of My Pregnancy, Choosing to Try For a VBAC, Finding an HBAC Supportive Provider, and the Journey to Home Birth

In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most personal journeys I’ve ever shared: the path from having a C-section with my second baby to experiencing a home birth with my third, our sweet Sofia Kate McCravy. 

Just seven months after my C-section, I found myself pregnant again, facing a decision I never expected to make so soon: Would I try for a VBAC, schedule a repeat C-section, or try for the home birth I had always quietly longed for (but felt unlikely)?

I walk you through the ups and downs of that decision-making process (and yes, there’s a business lesson in here), from being told “no” by multiple midwives, sitting in doctor’s offices feeling dismissed and even shamed, and ultimately learning how to advocate for myself and dig into the research around VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean) and HBACs (home birth after cesarean). 

I also share how journaling, prayer, and conversations with supportive providers helped me process both my fears and my desires. And I’ll tell you about the persistence it took (17 inquiries later!) to find the right midwife who believed in me and my ability to have this birth.

If you’re curious about home birth, considering a VBAC, or simply love hearing honest, real birth experiences, I hope my journey encourages you. And if you’re a business listener who found this episode in your feed, stick around. You’ll be surprised at how many lessons from pregnancy and birth apply directly to entrepreneurship, resilience, and trusting your instincts.

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