River Flow Doula Services

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

Great program

10/13/2025

Trust your gut, and hire a doula you trust.

🚩 5 Provider Red Flags if You’re Planning a VBAC 🚩

Finding a provider who truly supports your VBAC journey is so important. Here are 5 warning signs that it might be time to look for someone new:

1️⃣ They dismiss your VBAC goals
If your provider constantly talks about repeat cesareans as the only “safe” option, or minimizes your desire for a vaginal birth, it’s a sign they may not honor your choices. Your birth goals deserve respect.

2️⃣ They use fear instead of facts
Comments like “your uterus will rupture” or “something terrible will happen” without context aren’t helpful. Evidence-based counseling is about sharing real risks and options, not scaring you into a decision.

3️⃣ They don’t offer informed consent and informed refusal
Supportive providers walk you through all your options and let you make the decision that’s right for you. Informed refusal is just as important — you should never feel pressured into interventions you don’t want.

4️⃣ They tell you to schedule a C-section “just in case”
Being told to plan a cesarean without discussing your actual VBAC potential may mean your provider doesn’t believe in or encourage vaginal birth after cesarean. That’s a red flag.

5️⃣ Your gut says something’s off
Intuition matters. If you feel dismissed, rushed, or unsafe in appointments, trust yourself. Feeling comfortable and respected by your provider is critical for a positive birth experience.

You deserve a provider who listens, informs, and partners with you — not one who raises red flags. And it's not too late to switch providers to someone more supportive!

If you’re looking for a provider who supports VBAC, check out our Supportive Provider List! You can find it at thevbaclink.com/supportive-provider-list

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

Thank you Courtney for the honor of being your doula ❤️ 💙 💜

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09/10/2025

This is sickening. The first six weeks are all for HEALING. The placenta leaves a dinner plate sized wound on on the uterus. The time is to promote healing and prevent infection. The vag is not the only thing g healing.