In this episode of We Are Mothers, Mikayla shares the full spectrum of her motherhood journey, from a traumatic first birth to a deeply healing VBAC.

We explore Mikayla’s first pregnancy and emergency C-section, including gestational diabetes, induction, infection, and the emotional impact of feeling isolated and unprepared.

She opens up about how that experience shaped her postpartum period and her determination to do things differently the second time around.

Mikayla also shares her journey through secondary infertility, IUI, and IVF, shedding light on how previous C-section scar tissue may have played a role.

She speaks honestly about the emotional toll of trying to conceive, advocating for herself within the medical system, and finally receiving her long-awaited positive pregnancy test.

Her second birth story is a powerful account of preparation, trust, and self-advocacy. Mikayla takes us through her VBAC experience, the moment she realised her body was capable, and how that birth became profoundly healing.

She also reflects on the unexpected challenges that followed, including her baby’s time in special care, and how motherhood continues to stretch and strengthen her.

This episode is a reminder that birth experiences matter, healing is possible, and women are capable of doing hard things.

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https://www.instagram.com/mikaylanewport_/

https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylanewport_?_t=8daz7f9vmMU&_r=1

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Podcasts:

The Great Birth Rebellion

https://open.spotify.com/show/3gQRikeOcaHkJjWTtcT1B1?si=fec790acad964faf

The Midwives’ Cauldron

Gestational diabetes: the pregnancy perspective

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uFokd2PlitplZUdHRZ5Ts?

si=e7bbe1c877c64266

Gestational diabetes: the baby’s perspective

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4s2vnvz6ZUtxoZXZ6Mj58p?si=f1660b3fc0954c93