# Episode 456 L&D Nurse Jen Hamilton + VBAC Vibes

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Podcast: [The VBAC Link](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbac-link-743493)
Published: 2026-05-13T07:10:55+00:00
Episode link: https://thevbaclink.com/
Audio file: https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/987f6f39-34c2-4f26-8ffb-9caac802a5f4/stream.mp3
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## Resource

We are honored to have THE Jen Hamilton join us on the pod today! Jen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse, viral TikTok creator with over 6 million followers, and author of Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth (May 2026), a warm, clinically grounded guide to navigating childbirth with confidence and calm. She is the founder of Hot Mess Express, a nonprofit offering judgment-free house cleaning and organizing for women in need, and a passionate advocate for dismantling systemic racism and misogyny in obstetrical and gynecological care. A 2026 President's Award recipient from the American Nurses Association and a frequent presence in outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and The Huffington Post, Jen has become one of the most recognizable voices in modern nursing through her signature blend of clinical expertise, frank humor, and deep empathy. She is funny, kind, generous, gracious, and quickly becoming a household name! In today’s episode, Jen sits down with Lily and Paige to chat all about creating the best vibes for your birth. They do a deep dive into VBAC, and ask questions that came directly from you all. This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss. Today’s topics include: Using interventions as tools Why a provider may be the factor if someone will have a VBAC or not Dirty secret of OB How Jen feels about doulas How to ask for a new nurse Debriefing your birth Preparing for a different birth experience Expectations around coping techniques Giving yourself grace Baton race of coping analogy Funny and memorable stories in L&D Unique VBAC circumstances Failure to progress How she would improve cesareans and humanize the experience Keywords: Jen Hamilton, labor and delivery, L&D nurse, OBGYN, cesarean, vbac, birth after cesarean, c…

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