Ep. 277: HBA3 C Birth Story with Racquel Hernandez

The Birth Lounge Podcast

Join HeHe in an inspiring conversation with Raquel as she shares her incredible journey from multiple cesarean sections to achieving a successful vaginal birth after three cesareans (VBA3C) in a home setting. Raquel discusses the importance of taking control of birth decisions, questioning standard practices, and finding the confidence to push back against a system that often prioritizes medical convenience over individual empowerment. Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of birthing with autonomy and the transformative power it holds for mothers. Don't miss this pivotal episode filled with personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice for expecting mothers and birth advocates.

• Raquel's First Birth Experience
• Navigating VBAC Challenges
• Meeting Dr. Stuart Fishbein
• Preparing for the Fourth Birth
• Labor and Delivery at Home
• Unexpected Sensations and Initial Fears
• Support and Reassurance from the Doula
• Smooth Sailing and Birth Experience
• Challenges and Emotional Disconnect
• Reflecting on Birth Choices and Statistics
• Empowerment and Advocacy in Birth
• Advice for Expectant Mothers from Racquel

Guest Bio:

Raquel is a mother of four, ages 2, 5, 18, and 20. Together with her husband, she raises her family in Southern California. Raquel has a regular 9-5, but her superhero self works doing her soul work into the night supporting Goddess Blyss and Dr. Stu with the Birthing Instincts Podcast. In 2021 Dr. Stu supported Raquel’s 4th pregnancy, a breech HBA3C. It was life changing and has been a dream come true to be able to work along side him and especially Goddess Blyss in birth work, and spreading awareness to birth choices and the beauty of birth. Raquel is now a birth doula and teaches birth education classes with her husband.

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