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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here.

Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and motherhood on your terms, ensuring you're not just going with the flow but being an active participant in your own story.

On this podcast you'll get some input and advice on questions like these:

- What is a VBAC?
- Can I have a VBAC?
- How can I avoid a c-section?
- How can I find a VBAC supportive provider?
- Will having a c-section impact breastfeeding?
- How to prepare for an unmedicated birth?
- Is home birth safe?
- How can I have a low intervention hospital birth?
- What are my birth rights?
- How to heal from birth trauma?
- What can I do to make the transition from one to two kids easier?
- How does acupuncture help fertility and overall wellness?
- What is uterine rupture and what is the risk of uterine rupture?
- Can I have a VBAC after multiple c-sections (VBA2C, VBA3C)?
- Can I have a home birth after cesarean (HBAC)?
- Should I have labor induced?

And you'll hear a range of birth stories including:

- VBAC birth stories
- HBAC birth stories
- Home birth stories
- Free birth and unassisted birth stories
- Low intervention hospital birth stories
- Traumatic birth stories and discussion of birth trauma
- Unmedicated birth stories

Some of the experts you'll hear me talk to include:

- Doulas
- Childbirth educators
- Acupuncturists
- Chiropractors
- Lactation Consultants
- Doctors
- Midwives
- Nurses
- Pelvic floor therapists

Subscribe to Motherhood Flow now on your favorite podcast platform.

I'm Hannah Gill, mother of two, VBAC mom, VBAC doula, and birth educator. I have a passion for helping women learn about and prepare for VBAC and take ownership of their birth experience. You can learn more about me and the services I offer at https://www.thehannahgill.com or on Instagram at @thehannahgill.

Please remember that this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.

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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

61. Maternal Ambivalence and the Power of AND with Dr. Margo Lowy, BSW, MSW, PhD

June 02, 2025 • Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margo Lowy, a psychotherapist, author, and expert in maternal mental health, for a powerful conversation about the often unspoken emotional realities of motherhood. Dr. Lowy shares what led her to explore the concept of maternal ambivalence and how naming and normalizing our full emotional experience can transform the way we mother.

We discuss:

What maternal ambivalence is and why it’s so misunderstood
How embracing the “darker” emotions of motherhood can lead to deeper connection and confidence
Why shifting cultural narratives around motherhood is essential for long-term mental health and healing

Connect with Dr. Margo Lowy:
Website: https://drmargolowy.com/
Book: Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Motherhood
Instagram: @drmargolowy

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