At 38, with no partner but unwavering determination, Bree embarked on a fertility journey that would test her resilience but ultimately fulfill her lifelong dream.

After navigating the emotional rollercoaster of two failed IUIs, Bree's persistence led her interstate where she accessed the Seattle sperm bank. From nine retrieved eggs emerged one perfect embryo—her miracle in waiting.

The most remarkable chapter? Bree opted for a rare maternal-assisted C-section, literally pulling her son Oscar into the world with her own hands—a moment of profound empowerment that challenges everything we think we know about C-section births.

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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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CREDITS:

Host: Ksenija Lukich

Birth Story: Bree Vare Lucas

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist: Dr Pat

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

The GrowMyBaby Website

The GrowMyBaby Program

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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.

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