EP55 - Francesca's 2HBA2Cs (IUI, private OB, emergency caesarean, private midwife, hospital birth, homebirth, HBA2C, VBAC after multiple caesareans, surrender, surprise baby, pregnancy after 40)

Australian VBAC Stories · Oct 11, 2026 · 1h 42m

In this episode of Australian VBAC Stories, Francesca shares the story of all four of her births, from an unexpected caesarean, through a planned VBAC that ended in another caesarean, to two homebirth VBACs that brought very different lessons about trust, intuition and surrender.

Francesca’s first birth left her grappling with questions around consent, coercion and the emotional aftermath of intervention. Her second birth was a planned VBAC, with extensive preparation and the support of a private midwife, but ultimately ended in another caesarean after a long labour and concerns about her…