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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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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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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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44:56

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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49:58

Ep 98: Kyleigh's Out-of-the-Box Homebirth Preparation

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/11/02

You're listening to episode 98 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast! Has Happy Homebirth influenced you in a positive way? As we come up on episode 100, would you take a few minutes to go to speakpipe.com/happyhomebirth and leave a message telling us how it's impacted your life and pregnancy? We'd love to share your message on episode 100! What does preparing for a homebirth look like to you? Do you prefer a done-for-you checklist, or do you enjoy putting the puzzle together yourself? Although I

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01:02:32

Ep 97: A Generational Baby Catch at Home

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/10/26

You're listening to Episode 97 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast! When you have a perfectly lovely hospital birth, why on earth would you change things up with your next? I’m excited to share Imogen’s story with you today, as she and her husband did just that. Of course, we know that many mothers seek out a “better way” after having a traumatic and emotional birthing experience in the hospital. But of course, that’s not always how it happens! And I can’t wait for you to hear about the

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50:28

Ep 96: Twin Sisters Experience Pregnancy and...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/10/19

You're listening to the Happy Homebirth Podcast, episode 96! What would it be like to go through pregnancy and birth with someone you loved dearly? Whether it's a friend or family member, experiencing pregnancy with someone close can be amazing. But... when it's your twin?! From in the womb to full-wombs together... what an incredible story today's episode entails! Join me as Sharina and Latrina share their most recent (perhaps final) pregnancies with us-- and how they shared the experience

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01:13:51

Ep 95: From Postpartum Psychosis to Postpartum Bliss

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/10/12

You're listening to episode 95 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast! Show Notes: Although Angelique looked forward to her first birth (she planned a homebirth from the beginning) her labor experience did not go as planned. Both her midwife and her backup midwife were attending other births at the time she went into labor. Her labor was intense and felt fast-- she never felt like she could catch up with the contractions. A third midwife arrived before her son was born, but not long

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01:11:05

Ep 94: The Social Influencer's Happy Homebirth

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/10/06

You're listening to episode #94 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast! Join me as we do a mash-up episode. I interviewed Julie Solomon of The Influencer Podcast on her own show. We discussed the details of why and how she gave birth at home. This was such a joyous show. Make sure you check out her podcast, especially if you're of the female entrepreneurial spirit!

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43:40

Ep 93: The Fertility Awareness Method and...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/09/28

You're listening to the Happy Homebirth Podcast, episode 93! I’m excited to switch things up today. This podcast episode is going to be all about fertility awareness, and why understanding our menstrual cycle can be hugely empowering. We’ll be discussing this with my good friend Sophia Zafares, who is a Fertility Awareness Method Educator. So… basically the perfect person to get the low down on what this all means. And exciting news! Check out the happy-Homebirth podcast on nstagram this

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58:06

Ep 92: Learning That There's Something To Learn About...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/09/21

Congratulations to the newest members of Happy Homebirth Academy! Check out myhappyhomebirth.com to access the interview application. It's open this week! Show Notes: In her first pregnancy, Katie felt excited about her birth, but did not think there was anything for her to learn. She knew that God had made her to give birth and she would. She thought that any education she found, like What to Expect When You’re Expecting would be negative and unhelpful. Looking back, Katie says this was

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