After experiencing a traumatic emergency cesarean with her first child at just 28 weeks, Rikki Lee Calleja shares how her healing VBAC birth experience with daughter Lily five years later was so transformative, it inspired her to become a doula herself.

Through education, determination and support from her husband and doula, Rikki's successful vaginal birth after cesarean became a pivotal moment that helped her overcome past trauma and discover her incredible strength.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world. If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

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If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.
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If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.
And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.


CREDITS:

Host: Ksenija Lukich

Birth Story: Rikki Lea Calleja 

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist: Dr Pat

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

The GrowMyBaby Website

The GrowMyBaby Program

The Kick Ep 34. What is a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and is it for you?

Producers: Ksenija Lukich & Lee Stamps
Audio Producer: Leah Porges 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

After experiencing a traumatic emergency cesarean with her first child at just 28 weeks, Rikki Lee Calleja shares how her healing VBAC birth experience with daughter Lily five years later was so transformative, it inspired her to become a doula herself.
Through education, determination and support from her husband and doula, Rikki's successful vaginal birth after cesarean became a pivotal moment that helped her overcome past trauma and discover her incredible strength.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/diary-of-a-birth">Diary Of A Birth&nbsp;</a>features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world. If you&rsquo;d like to share your birth story, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">here</a>. THE END BITS: <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/diaryofabirthbymamamia?igsh=MnZrbXJ3ZzRvbTht">Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram</a>
If you&rsquo;re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-baby-bubble/">The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. </a>Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood. Our parenting podcast is<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/"> This Glorious Mess</a>. If you&rsquo;re pregnant, listen to<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-delivery-room/"> The Delivery Room</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/hello-bump/"> Hello Bump</a>. And if you&rsquo;re trying or preg-curious,<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/get-me-pregnant/"> Get Me Pregnant</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/before-the-bump/"> Before The Bump</a> are for you. 
CREDITS:
Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksenijalukich?igsh=MWszeGl2ejczeTl6NA=="> Ksenija Lukich</a>
Birth Story: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_doulapod/">Rikki Lea Calleja </a>
Obstetrician &amp; Gynaecologist: Dr Pat
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-kick-pregnancy-podcast/id1469497070">The Kick Pregnancy Podcast</a>
<a href="https://growmybaby.com.au/">The GrowMyBaby Website</a>
<a href="https://growmybaby.com.au/i-am-pregnant">The GrowMyBaby Program</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/34-what-is-a-vbac-vaginal-birth-after-caesarean-and/id1469497070?i=1000478462562">The Kick Ep 34. What is a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and is it for you?</a>
Producers: Ksenija Lukich &amp; Lee Stamps Audio Producer: Leah Porges&nbsp;
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Baby Bubble, hosted by twins Jessie and Clare Stephens (who had their first babies just 6 months apart), dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life. From the first post-birth poo, to the myth of schedules, and the absolute mayhem that comes with trying to leave the house.

If you’re looking for advice you’ve come to the wrong place, but if you want someone to crawl down into the chaos with you, we’re already here and the water is great!

The Baby Bubble, hosted by twins Jessie and Clare Stephens (who had their first babies just 6 months apart), dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life. From the first post-birth poo, to the myth of schedules, and the absolute mayhem that comes with trying to leave the house.
If you’re looking for advice you’ve come to the wrong place, but if you want someone to crawl down into the chaos with you, we’re already here and the water is great!

The Baby Bubble

"I Felt Like A Superhero": The Mum Who Had a VBAC After a Traumatic First Birth

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