About this episode

The episode addresses listener questions about VBAC labeling, in-law dynamics regarding babysitting, and various labor-related inquiries.

In today's episode we reference the following resources: Should I be induced? Evidence on the ARRIVE Trial Planning Your Successful VBAC ********** Welcome to the June Q&A! In today's episode, we begin with a listener who has some things to say about the term VBAC. Our questions begin with one from a new mother whose enthusiastic in-laws are eager to babysit her exclusively breastfed baby. The conversation is less about breastfeeding and more about expectations, trust and boundaries...

People in this episode

Hosts: Cynthia Overgard, Trisha Ludwig

Topics covered

• VBAC
• breastfeeding
• in-law relationships
• labor questions
• expectations
• trust
• boundaries

Keywords

• VBAC
• breastfeeding
• in-laws
• labor
• expectations
• trust
• boundaries
• induction
• ultrasounds
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ARRIVE Trial

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