Episode 70: Is a VBAC Possible? Here's What You Need to Know - with Dr. Shannon O'Brien

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Episode 70

Is a VBAC Possible? Here's What You Need to Know - with Dr. Shannon O'Brien

Are you curious about the possibility of having a vaginal birth after a C-section? In this episode, Amanda sits down with Dr. Shannon O'Brien, a prenatal chiropractor and VBAC mom, to discuss the intricacies of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Dr. Shannon shares her professional insights and personal experiences, providing a comprehensive look into the benefits, risks, and preparation needed for a successful VBAC. Tune in to learn about the key factors in choosing supportive providers, the importance of a robust birth support team, and actionable steps to increase your chances of a safe and empowering VBAC.

Today on Kumbay’all episode 70, Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss:

• What is VBAC and what are its benefits and risks?

• How can you ensure your provider and birth location are supportive of VBAC?

• Why is having a doula and a comprehensive birth support team important for a successful VBAC?

• What is the Webster Technique in chiropractic care and how does it aid in VBAC?

• How can independent childbirth education and pelvic floor physical therapy help in preparing for a VBAC?

• What steps can you take to prepare for a VBAC and why is it important to labor at home as long as possible?

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Shannon O'Brien is a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor in the metro-Atlanta area. She spent 6 years as a research molecular biologist at the CDC in Atlanta before making a career change after the life-changing birth of her second child. She got to experience prenatal chiropractic care which helped her navigate her VBAC birth, and her children got to experience pediatric chiropractic care which helped them with reflux, constipation, and asthmatic issues, and then her husband finally got to experience care which helped with his headaches. Her birth experience and her family's health and wellness changes under chiropractic care led her to go back to school to become a chiropractor with the goal of impacting moms along their prenatal journey and impacting the birthing community at large. She's the owner and founder of Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness, mom to 2 boys (11 and 14), an ultra marathon runner, firewife, and feels beyond blessed to be living out God's purpose for her life.

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About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pelvic Education and creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.