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What happens when you’ve desired and planned for a homebirth for a decade… but then you’re faced with a long, intense exhausting labor? How do you cope with what you’ve wanted, yet what you’re experiencing?
This week we’re speaking with Caitlin Ackermann, who met her midwife in her high school health class. She’s experienced two vastly different births, and she’s going to share them both with us today. Caitlin’s stories show the two extremes of labor, so you know there will be so much to glean from this one.
Let’s take a moment to thank our reviewer of the week, ilovepodcastsrrkkrr, who writes “Great for all expecting parents!”
This is a fantastic podcast and goes through lots of different pregnancy and labor/birth stories. Very empowering and educational at the same time. Thanks so much ilovepodcastsrrkkrr, I’d love to send you a happy homebirth podcast sticker, so email me at katelyn@myhappyhomebirth.com
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Alright, let’s jump in. Please remember the opinions of my guest, and this show is not meant to prescribe or treat- it’s an educational tool, so continue to take empowered responsibility for your health and your family.
Show Notes
Episode Roundup
If you’re in Vermont, you’re definitely going to want to hire Caitlin to be your doula, right? She’s experienced so much, and she is so insightful. In today’s episode roundup I’d love to discuss a few of the aspects that she so brilliantly brought up.
Okay, my friends. What a beautiful episode. I’m going to go finish my coffee with maple syrup… and that’s all I’ve got for you today. I’ll see you back here next week.
Ep 203: From Hormone Healing to a Happy Homebirth with Amanda Montalvo
Ep 202: Birth is Medicine: Courtney Valdez Steps into Sovereign Motherhood
Ep 201: Navigating Birth with Power
Ep 200: Giving Birth on the Go: Shelby’s Baby is Caught by Jenna in the Car!
Ep 199: LaDaiju’s Dream Homebirth After Cesarean
Ep 198: 3 Ways a Successful Homebirth Sets You Up for a Successful Postpartum
Ep 197: Here’s How to Heap on the Joy
Ep 196: If You’ve Read Ina May’s Guide...
Ep 195: Preparing for Birth Holistically with Tanya Grazione
Ep 194: Husbands! 5 Things to Watch Out For with Childbirth Education
Ep 193: Preparing for Birth When Plans Change Last Minute
Ep 192: Pelvic Floor Problems? Here’s how to “Tighten Your Tinkler”
Ep 191: From Elective Cesarean to Homebirth Mama: Jorda’s Big Shift
Ep 190: Birthing Instincts with Dr. Stu
Ep 189: Birth lessons of an RN turned Homebirther
Ep 188: Healing the Nervous System for Birth & Motherhood with Theresa Piela
Ep 187: Jocelin’s Road to Homebirth
Ep 186: Recognizing Birth Trauma with Christie Sheffer, CPM
Ep 185: The 3 Pillars of Motherhood with Jessica Lorion
Ep 184: Kati’s Homebirth Hesitancy Turns to Confident Success
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