S2 EP: 16 Chelsea - Two births, Caesarean, VBAC, HBAC, Hospital birth, Copper IUD, Unplanned pregnancy, MGP, Cascade of Interventions, Private Midwife, Stretch and Sweep, GBS, Long labour, Homebirth, Waterbirth, Doula.

Today's podcast episode features the incredible Chelsea, a mother of two, a passionate advocate for homebirth and VBAC, and co-host of the Growing Up Raising Us podcast.
Chelsea shares her unique journey, starting with an unplanned pregnancy whilst having a copper IUD in.  She delves into her decision to navigate the hospital system through the MGP program and her choice to engage a private midwife.
Chelsea recounts her experience of facing interventions and an unexpected caesarean section during her first birth.
Determined to have a HBAC for her second pregnancy, Chelsea embarked on a transformative journey towards a homebirth. The culmination of her efforts led to the beautiful and empowering experience of giving birth to her daughter in the serenity of her own home, surrounded by her dedicated birth team.

Chelsea's Podcast:

• Growing Up Raising Us podcast
• Growing Up Raising Us Instagram 

Birth Team:

• Birthed_with_bree (doula)
• Mamabirth.au

Links:

• VBAC Birth Stories Podcast - (old one)
• Australian VBAC stories podcast 
• She Births 
• The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
• Group B Strep Screening 
• Dynamics of group strep B
• Cochrane Review Group B strep
• Intrapartum Group B Strep Screening 
• To screen or not to screen for Group B strep

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The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.