How to prepare for a VBAC with herbs, homeopathy, mindset + more

with naturopath + clinical herbalist  Jahwei Chen-Graf

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Okay, let's be real. 1 out of every 3 births in the United States is a cesarean.

So, if you've experienced a C-section birth, you're far from alone. 

That said, many people wish to achieve a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and possibly even want to try that at home. 

And while there's certainly risk involved, there's also a very high success rate. 

So what can you do to prepare yourself for a successful VBAC?

So much!

And today's guest, naturopath and clinical herbalist Jahwei Chen-Graf shares all about her personal embodied experience of her home birth-turned-cesarean and her TWO subsequent vaginal births at home. 

She reveals all the holistic ways she prepared for her two VBACs...

including homeopathic remedies, herbs, finding the right care provider, movement, mindset, book recommendations, and more. 

And she gives tips gleaned from her clinical practice, too. 

Her stories are insightful and inspiring, and the truth is we need to hear more positive birth stories, and especially stories that challenge what we've been told and help us to trust our bodies innate wisdom.

Whether or not you've had a cesarean, if you're preparing for a natural birth, this episode is perfect for you. 

Listen to learn:

• Jahwei's embodied insights and birth stories (home birth-turned-cesarean followed by two vaginal births at home)
• how to prepare your body and mind for a VBAC
• specific practices Jahwei found especially helpful
• a list of books and resources to help you prepare for natural birth
• why it's important to find a birth provider who believes in you
• homeopathics and herbs that may be helpful in pregnancy and labor

Resources:

• Books mentioned in the episode:
  • Bountiful, Beautiful & Blissful by Gurmukh
  • Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
  • Birthing from Within by Pam England
  • Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed
  • Primal Mothering in a Modern World by Hygeia Halfmoon
• Documentary: The Business of Being Born
• Episode 25: Immediate postpartum herbal care with Liz Philbrick
• Episode 33: Homeopathy, hot flashes + menopause with Ruth Hull
• Episode 55: How to heal Diastasis recti with Dr Christine Klein
• Episode 57: Self care + healing after cesarean with Lilliana Rivera
• FREE GUIDE: Gardening for your menstrual + hormonal health

Connect with Jahwei: 

• Explore her website to learn more about her herb shop, classes and consultations in Nevada City and online: Remedy Garden
   

• Connect with her on IG: @remedy.garden
   

   

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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