15 | Aimee's 2 VBAC homebirths following a homebirth transfer due to Placental Abruption; Pregnancy Loss, Private Midwife, Doula, Public Hospital

VBAC Birth Stories

In this episode we bring you three birth stories from Aimee Sing, mother of three living in the Blue Mountains in Sydney. After commencing her career in environmental science Aimee found her true calling in birth advocacy. She’s now the coordinator of Homebirth New South Wales and Homebirth Australia. She’s also the Co-founder of Homebirth Consortium Australia, and is a doula and breastfeeding counsellor.

Aimee had planned a homebirth with her eldest daughter Willow, but ultimately needed a caesarean at 36 weeks due to placental abruption. Although her caesarean was not traumatic for her, she knew she wanted to try for a vaginal birth one day even if this meant feeling just one contraction, which she didn't get to experience with Willow. Her second birth with son Hamish was a homebirth VBAC, and her third birth with Evalie was also a successful homebirth, although a very different experience to Hamish's.

Aimee shares with us that her first birth was a miscarriage at 12 weeks, and you'll hear her fertility and breastfeeding struggles and how she overcame them. You'll also hear why homebirth matters and what support can be put in place to ensure women centred decision making leads to more positive birth outcomes for all.

Aimee invites you to connect with her on her doula social media pages:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirthAims

Instagram: @birth_aims

Website: https://birthaims.com.au/contact-birth-aims/

~ Notes ~

Homebirth New South Wales:

https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au

Homebirth Australia:

https://homebirthaustralia.org

Doula Network Australia:

https://www.doulanetwork.org

Maternity Choices Australia:

http://www.maternitychoices.org.au

Breastfeeding support:

https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au

Pregnancy Loss:

https://www.bearsofhope.org.au

https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au

https://miscarriagesupport.org.au

Brewer's Diet:

http://drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/id96.html

**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.

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