Allison gave birth to her third baby at 42 weeks via a planned induction. This was her second VBAC and the birth was a beautiful experience. She was induced with pitocin and had a short, epidural-free labor and birth of her 9 pound 12 oz daughter, Ivy. Allison and her husband enjoyed two restful and quiet days in the hospital and arrived home to their older children two days later. Allison’s postpartum took a turn when she and her whole family developed COVID just days after her daughter was born.
Allison Lynch Bio
lives in Madison, WI with her husband Jesse and their three children. They love spending time outdoors and exploring parks around the area. Allison is passionate about VBAC education and empowerment. She overcame a traumatic birth experience and feels strongly about supporting families through these experiences. Feel free to connect with Allison via email at allisonglynch@gmail.com or via Instagram @AlliLynch14.
Resources
- Birth Without Fear by January Harshe
- ICAN closed facebook page: ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) | Facebook
- Know Your Options zoom calls and local mom/parent groups
- Allison’s first birth story and Allison’s second birth story
Ergobaby
This episode is sponsored by Ergobaby. Founded in 2003, Ergobaby has pioneered the gold standard for comfortable, ergonomic soft structured carriers. Their commitment to providing parents with the foundation to thrive has launched the company into creating a broad range of award-winning products that fit into families’ daily lives seamlessly, comfortably, and safely – where function and quality are not compromised. In 2020, they launched Everlove by Ergobaby, a first of its kind baby carrier buy back and resale program, a sustainability effort to support families and the planet. Check out Ergobaby’s Embrace in Soft Air Mesh that we discussed on the podcast!