![[Birth Stories] How a Surprise Pregnancy After Infertility Led Her to A Successful VBAC](https://birthful.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Desirae-Whittle-headshot.jpg)
Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Pregnancy, Stories, VBAC
After an initial cesarean birth due to preeclampsia, IVF warrior Desirae Whittle knew it was paramount to gather a birth team that would truly encourage a vaginal birth. She shares with Adriana Lozada the many joyful moments during the long vaginal labor of her second...
![[Birth Stories] How This Doula Exercised Informed Consent Throughout a Long Birth](https://birthful.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3X9A0919-1080x675.jpg)
Birth Choices, Birth Stories, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Stories
Despite the many course-corrections during the birth of her third child, Amy Silva did not lose sight of her right to choose during each step of her birthing process. She tells Adriana how her decision to refuse a pointless COVID swab during labor changed protocol in...
