Kelly’s Redemptive VBAC – From Induction & C-Section to Pulling Her Baby onto Her Chest | 227

Kelly’s Redemptive VBAC – From Induction & C-Section to Pulling Her Baby onto Her Chest | 227

Author: Trish Ware, RN December 5, 2025 Duration: 36:36

In this powerful birth story episode, Trish sits down with a VBAC Lab student, Kelly Coy, a physician assistant and new mama to baby Carter (who makes a few adorable cameo coos!). Kelly opens up about her traumatic first birth - an unnecessary 38-week induction that ended in a 3-day labor, C-section, postpartum hemorrhage, and a grueling 7-day hospital stay - and how that experience lit a fire in her to prepare differently the second time around.

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Even as a medical professional herself, Kelly felt unprepared to advocate against a system that pushed induction too soon. Determined to have the redemptive VBAC she knew her body was capable of, she joined The VBAC Lab before she was even pregnant (classic Type-A move!) and soaked up every lesson, hangout, and community conversation.

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Why she chose to decline baby aspirin despite provider pressure (and how that decision played out)
  • How the monthly VBAC Happy Hours gave her the confidence and community she needed to navigate tricky decisions
  • The night her water broke on its own at 40+1, a 36+ hour labor, laboring in the tub, and an 8-cm epidural that only halfway worked
  • The surreal moment she reached down and pulled her son Carter onto her chest herself
  • The massive difference in recovery between her C-section and this vaginal birth (yes, even with second-degree tears)
  • Why mindset, processing previous birth trauma, and knowing your “why” are absolutely everything when chasing a VBAC

Kelly’s one-word review of The VBAC Lab?

“Empowering.” 

If you’re a mama dreaming of a redemptive VBAC, this episode will leave you fired up, educated, and ready to fight for the birth you deserve.

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Ever find yourself scrolling through endless forums late at night, wondering about the real, unfiltered details of childbirth that no one seems to talk about plainly? The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama is here to change that. Hosted by Trish Ware, RN, this podcast draws directly from her years in the delivery room, where she’s helped bring thousands of newborns into the world. She knows the questions that keep you up at night, from the logistical-like how to effectively push or what Pitocin actually does-to the vulnerable fears about epidurals, VBACs, or those embarrassing but totally normal moments. Trish moves beyond clinical jargon to offer honest, compassionate, and evidence-based insights that feel like a conversation with a trusted friend who’s seen it all. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of pregnancy, labor, and early parenting, like navigating breastfeeding challenges or figuring out newborn care, with the goal of replacing anxiety with practical knowledge. Tuning into this podcast means getting a seasoned labor nurse’s perspective delivered with warmth and a deep understanding of what you’re going through, helping you feel more prepared and empowered for your own journey.
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