035 // 3 Wildly Different Births - One Empowering Journey

In this Episode, Samantha and Miranda discuss Miranda's journey through motherhood and her experiences with childbirth. Miranda shares her journey through three unique births, emphasizing her decision to have a home birth for her third child. She discusses the importance of choosing a supportive birth team, the planning involved in a rural home birth, and the empowering experience of giving birth in a familiar environment. Miranda reflects on her experiences with each birth, the lessons learned, and offers advice for expecting mothers, particularly those considering home births or facing the possibility of precipitous labor.

• The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges during her first pregnancy.
• The adrenaline rush of childbirth can be exhilarating.
• Mental preparation for different labor scenarios is important.
• Each birth experience can be vastly different and unique.

00:00 Meet Miranda

05:48 First Birth Experience (Induction/COVID)

19:48 Second Birth Experience (Precipitous/ER Room)

35:55 Reflections and Future Plans

37:54 The Decision for Home Birth

42:01 Planning for a Rural Home Birth

49:45 The Birth Experience: A Journey of Empowerment

01:08:08 Reflections on Birth and Advice for Expecting Moms

 

Show Notes for Podcast

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