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Happy Homebirth

The Happy Homebirth podcast is your source for positive natural childbirth stories, and your community of support, education and encouragement in all things homebirth and motherhood.

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01:09:40

Ep 118: A Last Minute Homebirth, A Heartbreaking...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/03/29

When did you decide to have a homebirth? Was it at 6 weeks pregnant? 12? 29? ….Were you in labor and 9.5 centimeters? Not to give it all away, but Ren’s decision to give birth at home wasn’t an early one by any stretch of the imagination. I know you’re going to love how it all unfolded. Now, before we dive in, I always want to be very careful and upfront about particularly difficult content. You have the right to know if an upcoming topic could be traumatic for you for any reason. In

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32:14

Ep 117: Fixing Your Period

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/03/22

Alright ladies, let’s talk about your period. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, think back to before you were pregnant or breastfeeding and let’s be honest: How was your period? Hey there Happy Homebirthers, and welcome to episode 117 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. And today we’re delving into the wild wild world of our hormones and how they relate to our cycle and overall health. I know that many of you are currently not having a period as you’re pregnant or early postpartum, but isn’t

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01:13:51

Ep 116: Unexpected Pregnancy, A Husband's Deployment,...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/03/15

What do you do when you become pregnant unexpectedly…and your husband is scheduled to deploy…and you have two littles at home to take care of? For Holly, this was her reality. You’ll hear how Holly managed her last pregnancy and birth, along with her learning process related to hormone health. It’s a fascinating episode! And before we jump in, I want to take just a moment to thank our reviewer of the week, mama bookworm. Mama book worm, thank you SO much for taking the time. It means so much to

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01:09:04

Ep 115:Covid Positive at 37 Weeks... Where Will Kate...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/03/08

So many people have chosen to forgo the hospital for childbirth because of Covid… but what happens when you’re planning an out of hospital birth and test positive for covid…at 37 weeks? That’s what happened to Kate, and it was quite a difficult time for her, as you’ll see. But you’ll also see that Kate’s quite resourceful, and her experience certainly makes for an action-packed episode. In fact, topics covered in this episode include: teen pregnancy, a forced induction, unexpected pregnancy,

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39:45

Ep 114: Pivoting in Birth and Preparing for...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/03/01

How do we prepare for the unknowns of birth and postpartum in a holistic, positive way, even when we know that we can’t control every aspect of our experience? This week we’re speaking with Jenny and Wendy, sisters and owners of Pure Motherhood Co. Jenny and Wendy have experienced their fair share of birth plan pivots, and they’re teamed up to provide resources for mothers from pregnancy through postpartum regarding the process. I know you’ll enjoy this conversation. Stick around until the

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44:44

Ep 113: Homestead Homebirths: A Long Labor and A...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/02/22

For those of you who have given birth before—when did you KNOW you were in labor? Was it a slow, gradual realization, or did you only know for sure when you started feeling your body pushing?! For Megan, who dealt with prodromal labor for weeks…. well, it wasn’t until she felt herself pushing that she finally realized “Okay yep, this is definitely happening”. Her second homebirth was vastly different from her first, as we’ll soon hear. But before we jump into the episode, I’d love to thank our

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01:15:10

Ep 112: A Homebirth Not in Your Home: Kadie's Airbnb...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/02/15

When you imagine your homebirth, what do you picture? Where are you? Maybe you’re laboring in your bedroom, your kitchen or living room…. But… do you picture yourself giving birth in a home other than your own? Sometimes it happens, my friends, and we’ll learn today with Kadie’s birth story. Kadie and Sarah, two sisters and two of my favorite gals, are going to share the very interesting, sometimes very difficult journey Kadie had to face throughout her pregnancy, and even labor. But… as

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01:04:49

Ep 111: Nicole Attempts a Homebirth After a Previous...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/02/08

When your first homebirth turns into a transport, what do you do with baby #2? Do you plan for the hospital, or attempt another homebirth? Today we’ll be speaking with Nicole, who had to decide just that— should I try again at home? Now before we jump into the episode, I want to remind you of some super exciting news. This week I’m hosting a free learning event— Homebirth Mythbusters: The 5 myths you need to bust to have a happy homebirth. This masterclass is perfect for you, whether you’ve

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01:17:54

Ep 110: From Fearful to Fearless: Franchesca...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/02/04

Let’s say you struggle with anxiety. Does that automatically count you out as a candidate for homebirth? Welcome to BONUS Episode 100! Because of all of the exciting things going on around Happy Homebirth, I felt a bonus episode was warranted for this week. What exciting things? Well if you haven’t heard, I’m hosting a totally free, totally awesome masterclass next week. It’s called Homebirth Mythbusters: The 5 Myths You Need to Bust to Have a Happy Homebirth. So…. Are you pregnant and

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40:59

Ep 109: Prepare Your Partner for Homebirth with The...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/02/01

Did your spouse have any quality resources to help him prepare for homebirth? Today, we have the privilege of speaking to the man behind the coolest YouTube find ever, The Paternal Partner. Sam Evans, a homebirth dad of two has taken the guesswork out of the dad birth prep. This episode is full of insight when it comes to partner preparation, and Sam gives us some incredible tips and resources along the way. This episode is so perfectly aligned with some crazy exciting news I have for you

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01:07:29

Ep 108: Labor logistics in the Home vs. the Hospital...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/01/25

Does homebirth affect your partner’s involvement? I’m excited to share Julia’s stories, as we see quite a difference in how she and her family were able to work together in the hospital versus the home. This isn’t an aspect we’ve covered much on the podcast, and Julia’s story brings up some amazing points. Let’s dive in! Show Notes Julia and her husband became pregnant earlier in their marriage than they had expected, though they immediately became very excited. When they lost their first

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41:51

Ep 107: Ready to Unpop! Two Homebirth Stories and An...

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/01/18

What unpopular child birthing or childrearing practice do you partake in? Homebirth? Cloth diapering? Bed sharing? I find myself checking many of these boxes… and truth be told, these “unpopular” choices are actually gaining popularity! I’m so excited for today’s interview with Tori, who is a homebirth mother to two, and author of the new book Ready to Unpop. She dives into the “unpopular” practices in her book, and sheds light on the benefits and why mothers may choose to make those

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55:06

Ep 106: Preparing Your Relationship for Postpartum

Happy Homebirth ·

2021/01/04

Prenatal appointments? Check. Childbirth education program? Check. And I’m sure it’s Happy Homebirth Academy. You’re feeling prepared for your birth… but have you considered your relationship in the postpartum phase and how you can prepare it for the certain shifts that will take place? Hey there….. Today we’ll be speaking with my friend Laura Spencer, a postpartum coach who has been in the trenches, experienced the difficult postpartum season with her relationship, and now so generously comes

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01:07:40

Ep 105: Teen Pregnancy, Threats from the Hospital,...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/12/28

You're listening to episode 105 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. How long did you wait to tell your friends and family about your pregnancy? No time? 8 weeks? 12 weeks? What about 6 months? Today’s episode with Alissa covers an incredible array of stories, and she bears her soul with her experience. I feel so honored that she shared her stories, and I know you’ll feel the same when you hear them. I do of course like to mention when stories contain especially difficult situations, and I will

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49:21

Ep 104: Birth as a Rite of Passage with Dr. Rachel Reed

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/12/21

You're listening to the Happy Homebirth Podcast, Episode 104 Today's guest: Dr Rachel Reed is a midwife, academic, author, and international speaker who focuses on childbirth physiology, midwifery practice, and women's rights (and rites). She has provided midwifery care for many women and has attended births in a wide range of settings and circumstances. Rachel is the author of the award-winning blog MidwifeThinking and the co-host of The Midwives' Cauldron podcast. She has published widely in

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01:21:20

Ep 103:Emotional Midwifery Support, Homebirth...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/12/14

You're listening to Episode 103 of the Happy Homebirth podcast! Today's episode features Elena, who was interviewed previously in episode 46: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537?i=1000453404935 After having a hospital birth with her first daughter, Elena knew with her second pregnancy that she would be giving birth at home. It took her several years to feel ready to have another child, but in the meantime she continued to prepare and educate herself even further

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01:25:33

Ep 102: A Thoughtful Approach to Conception,...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/12/07

You're listening to the Happy Homebirth Podcast- Episode 102! In today's episode we're speaking with Robyn Riley all about her journey to having her first baby at home. She decided that homebirth was the appropriate path for her well before she was pregnant-- in fact, 10+ years before! Robyn and her husband met in their early 30's, and they were both eager to settle down and start a family. They decided to court for one year, and then if they were the right fit, they would get married and

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01:00:04

Ep 101:The Importance of Community Birth and Creating...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/11/30

You're listening to episode 101 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. In this week's podcast episode we'll be hearing from Jessica Johnston, CPM and co-founder of the Pacific Birth Institute. Jessica and her co-founders are bent on bringing birth back into the community, which requires more hands and feet on the ground-- more birth attendants, more midwives. But how, when becoming a birth worker is fraught with barriers? Not everyone can give up their life to be constantly on call, sacrifice

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54:40

Ep 100: Homebirth is a Team Sport

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/11/16

You're listening to episode 100 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast! In celebration of this milestone, Happy Homebirth Academy will be available for this week only (until the new year). Join here: www.myhappyhomebirth.com/HHA Show Notes: Christine and Andrew started their pregnancy journey traditionally with OB care. However, as the pregnancy progressed, they began feeling more and more frustrated about the fact that appointments were fast and shallow. There was not in-depth preparation for

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Ep 99: From Obstetrical Bullying to Compassionate Care

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/11/09

Your care provider. When you think of the person who will be attending your birth, what adjectives come to mind? Do you feel at peace, comforted and cared for, or do you feel bullied, manipulated and belittled? Hannah has experienced both ends of the spectrum, and I’m so happy to have her on today’s episode to share with you just how difficult, and then how beautiful birth can be. Happy Homebirth Academy has an affiliate program for care providers. To enter yourself in a monthly drawing for a

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