Welcome to our circle; We are so glad you are here! At The VBAC Link, we have a deep passion for empowering parents and birth workers. Our goal is to make YOUR birth after Cesarean better, no matter how that looks. We understand and respect that VBAC is not the right way to give birth for everyone, but hope to educate and empower you to have an active role in your pregnancy and birth experience.
Meet The Team
Meagan Heaton
Owner, Co-Founder | CD (DONA), AD (MCU), CVD (TVL)
Meagan co-founded the VBAC Link in 2018 and hosted the podcast until 2026. Although she always felt called to the baby world, she really found her love for birth in 2014 after her second C-section. Through these two birth experiences, her love and passion grew around VBAC. She wanted to help people feel supported and loved. She had two C-sections and then went on to have a VBA2C, and has now supported over 300 families through their birthing journeys as a doula. Her drive is to help women like herself feel educated, supported, and empowered during their birthing time.
When she is not supporting the VBAC Link, Meagan loves attending her kids’ soccer games, gymnastics meets, and being involved in their school activities. She is our social butterfly and will always be down for a DIY project or a walk around the block at night with her husband.
Lily Wyn
COO, Co-Host | CVD (TVL), Kinesiologist
Lily is a VBAC mom whose own birth experience sparked her passion for supporting others on their journeys. She is a certified VBAC doula and combines personal experience with professional expertise to guide and encourage families in person in Northern Colorado and virtually all over the world. She absolutely LOVES being part of The VBAC Link community and connecting with women of strength everyday online.
With a background in kinesiology and community health research, Lily brings a unique perspective that blends movement science, evidence-based practice, and a heart for empowering families with knowledge. She believes every parent deserves compassionate, informed support as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In 2026 she was honored to take on the role of Co-host of The VBAC Link Podcast and to hold space for the incredible birth stories shared.
When she’s not working with families or diving into birth research, you can usually find Lily exploring the Colorado outdoors with her family or with her nose in a romantasy novel because even dragon riders need doulas. 😉
Paige Lloyd
COO, Co-host | CD (CAPPA), CVD (TVL)
Paige has been part of The VBAC Link team since 2020, supporting both podcast and community operations in a variety of roles. She started as a podcast transcriber and in 2026 became the co-host of The VBAC Link, a role which she holds in high regard.
A CBAC mama and doula, Paige’s love for birth work comes from her own experiences, which have taught her about compassion, strength, education, and advocacy. She is passionate about helping women have empowered birth experiences in every outcome.
A military spouse of 11 years, Paige lives in South Korea with her husband, four boys, and their Golden Retriever, Honey. She works with U.S. military and expat families from around the world, and in 2024, she advocated for the first Maternal Assisted Cesarean in South Korea. When she’s not doing birth work, you’ll find her driving her minivan, at the gym, traveling, performing in orchestras, or listening to birth stories!!
Ashley Marg
Maternal Health & Communication Strategist | CD (BEST), MS (Community Health Education)
Ashley is our wonderful Community Associate. She’ll be the one chatting with you in our inbox and connecting you with all the valuable resources TVL has to offer.
A mom of two C-section babies and two VBAC babies, Ashley is also a birth and postpartum doula. She is passionate about supporting and loving others through the sweet season of pregnancy.
As a mom, blogger, and doula, Ashley hopes every mama knows that her birth experience truly matters.
Anders Albers
Podcast Editor, Audio Engineer, Videographer/Editor, Photographer
We like to call Anders our secret weapon.
He is our amazing podcast editor (and the voice you hear on the older podcast intros) and has also recorded and edited our VBAC Link Course videos. He is talented in all areas of film, sound, and music, with over 25 years of experience in radio, both on mic and behind the scenes. When he’s not working, Anders enjoys skiing, biking, and sharing his musical talents.
Julie Francom
Co-Founder | Birth Photographer, CD (CBI)
Julie co-founded The VBAC Link with Meagan in 2018. Together, they created the podcast, VBAC Doula and Parent Courses, dozens of VBAC blogs, and a variety of other VBAC content. She officially parted with the organization in the summer of 2022, but still pops in here and there and remains in our VBAC Link Prep Course.
She is still connected in the birth world as a birth doula and photographer serving families in Utah. She has a huge heart and loves giving gifts on birthdays and special occasions. She also enjoys projects, organization, and home improvment.
