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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 91: Preparing for a Homebirth in a Time Crunch!

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/09/14

Happy Homebirth Academy is open for enrollment through Sat, Sept 19th! Head over to: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/hha to sign up! Joelle and her husband did not choose to have a homebirth until only a few weeks before giving birth. She and her husband watched The Business of Being Born early on in the pregnancy, but decided their hospital would be just fine, as it was considered Baby Friendly. However, as Covid-19 hit and Joelle was forced home to work (virtual school), she spent more

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01:03:25

Ep 90: The Story Behind The 3 Pillars of a Happy...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/09/07

Happy 100,000+ Downloads, Happy Homebirthers! We're celebrating today with a replay of the episode that played when we hit 10,000 downloads (only a little over a year ago... we're growing fast!). This episode is also the story of my own birth... the inspiration for all of the childbirth education I've begun creating since. The 3 Pillars of a Happy Homebirth live event is this week, September 8th-10th at 8pm EST. Make sure you join! www.myhappyhomebirth.com/3pillars

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57:47

Ep 89: Homebirth.com and a Homebirth Story!

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/08/31

*IMPORTANT*: Don't forget to sign up for the FREE 3 Day Event: 3 Pillars of a Happy Homebirth! www.myhappyhomebirth.com/3pillars Happening Sept 8-10th (replay will be available) Show Notes: Jocelyne noticed that pregnancy was listed as a “condition”, which felt incredibly wrong for her. She did a google search and found a birth center located only 5 minutes away from her home. Jocelyne and Eddie were so excited for their lovely birth center experience. Unfortunately, as the date approached,

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52:55

Ep 88: Lindsey's Thoughtful, Meditative Birth

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/08/24

Join the Happy Homebirth Live event! Sept 8th-10th: 3 Pillars of a Happy Homebirth

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34:39

Ep 87: Gentle Hands Get the Job Done

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/08/17

What happens when your baby flips to breech when you’re 6 cm dilated and planning for a homebirth? Hey there happy homebirthers, and welcome to episode 87 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. I’m your host, Katelyn Fusco, and I’m excited to dive into this week’s episode. Would you take a quick screenshot of you listening to this episode and upload it to your instagram stories? Tag happyhomebirthpodcast and I’ll be sure to share in my stories as well. I’m so excited to share Cesia’s two homebirth

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44:20

Ep 86: From Valley to Mountain: Laura's Spiritual,...

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/08/10

You're listening to episode 86 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. Pain-free childbirth is a myth.... right? Show Notes: Laura is a mother of 3, and she and her husband were newly married when they became unexpectedly pregnant. They had recently moved, and found themselves moving back into Laura's parents' house as they got their finances in order. Because she had never spent time around babies, Laura took a nannying job for a newborn during her pregnancy. When he napped, she would read books

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01:02:40

Ep 85: A Midwife's Homebirth

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/08/03

A midwife's homebirth... it should be easy, right? I mean, come on... you're a pro at this! Madeline, like so many other midwives, shares just how incorrect that assumption can be with the birth story of her second baby. Show Notes: After experiencing a LONG, arduous labor with her first child, Madeline decided to prepare differently for the birth of her second child. She saw a new chiropractor She focused on visualizations She took Happy Homebirth Academy She learned to release her

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01:04:24

Ep 84: Shared Decision Making With Dr. Brad Bootstaylor

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/07/27

You are listening to episode 84 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. Today, our guest is Dr. Brad Bootstaylor, author of the book Shared Decision Making. Dr. B Bootstaylor helps expecting parents to get an enlightening birth experience without being fearful of having their voices heard by using Shared Decision Making. Drawing on over 30 years of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Brad Bootstaylor provides you with a resource guide to having an “empowered” pregnancy and birth experience. Through a

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01:04:24

Ep 83: Graduation and a Baby!

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/07/20

Can you really do it all? Okay, let’s talk about today’s guest. Our interview is with Megan, a mother of 4 and a jack of all trades. You’re going to love hearing all of the activities this woman did throughout her pregnancies, and how she continued to make stronger and stronger empowered decisions each time. Unfortunately we weren’t able to cover all of her birth stories, so she’s going to definitely have to come back to share. You’re going to love her bubbly personality! Show Notes During

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27:55

Ep 82: The Business of Midwifery

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/07/13

You're listening to Episode 82 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. Midwives, are you set up to be in practice for a long, long time, or are you feeling the sensations of burnout taking hold? Today’s episode is going to be of great benefit to midwives and mothers alike. So mamas, if you love your midwife, make sure you share this podcast episode with her. Why? Today’s guest, Leslie Cornwell, is a midwifery business consultant, and she has a passion of helping midwives grow and run thriving, brilliant

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01:05:59

Ep 81: Bonding Interrupted: A Mother’s Persevering Love

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/07/06

Homebirth… despite the podcast name, Happy isn’t the only adjective that can be used to describe it. No, my friends. Birth experiences vary so widely, and things do not always go perfectly easily. Today’s story is one of those tough births, but wow. Our guest, Sophia sheds so much insight and through her struggle brings so much encouragement to us all. There’s such a balance. Of course we want to be positive about childbirth and understand that it can be beautiful and peaceful. But we also need to

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51:14

Ep 80: A Sister's Virtual Birth Support During Covid-19

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/06/29

Babies wait for no one or no thing. No matter what’s going on in the world, they will still be born, and we as mothers have to figure out how to cope. I know that so many of your births were and are being affected by Covid-19. My heart goes out to you, as this has changed the landscape of birth on many levels. Of course mothers who planned to give birth in the hospital have been affected, but this is also true of mothers in the homebirth setting. Today we will hear from Yosefa, who gave birth

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01:09:53

Ep 79: Plus Size Does Not Equal High Risk

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/06/22

Is weight alone a pregnancy risk factor requiring intervention? Brylee is a mom to 3 precious babes, and she’s experienced both negative and positive birthing experiences. Today we’ll jump into the reasons behind both. Show Notes Brylee had been told for many years that pregnancy would be very difficult, as she was diagnosed with PCOS as a teenager. She and her husband became pregnant as soon as she stopped taking birth control. Her OB was so convinced that she wouldn’t be able to become

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01:21:29

Ep 78: Why Healing Your Pelvic Floor Matters!

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/06/15

Show Sponsor: Happy Homebirth Academy Postpartum recovery is important for some people, but not everyone, right? Not for athletes, right? Show Notes Chelsea, a triathlete, thought that postpartum recovery would be simple for her body after her first. She assumed that she could push through the pain, having no idea that postpartum rest is critical. Unfortunately, Chelsea’s body struggled for 12 weeks with on and off bleeding. She resumed normal activities, including crunches and jumping

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49:36

Ep 77: Accepting the Realities of Birth

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/06/08

Did your birth live up to your expectations? Now, you all know by now that I’m all for the happiest, most rewarding childbirth experiences ever. I mean, come on. Pretty clear by the Show Title. But in today’s episode with Anna, we’ll discuss the reality that sometimes birth isn’t a fairy tale. Even if it goes relatively well each time, it might not be your “dream birth” I’m really looking forward to unpacking this through Anna’s stories, and I’ll share more of my thoughts, as always, in the

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59:11

Ep 76: When Braxton Hicks Visits Too Early

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/06/01

When did you begin experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions? And… What did they feel like? Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Happy Homebirth Academy! The premier childbirth education program for homebirth mothers seeking a peaceful, empowering, mindful homebirth. www.myhappyhomebirth.com/hha is where you can find all of the details. Today’s guest, Meagan Brown had quite an intense go with BH contractions So much so, that I hate to even call them that. But we’ll learn exactly what she did

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01:02:15

Ep 75: Recovering After a Careless Care Provider

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/05/25

The Podcast Application is Live (through June 7th)! Click Here to Apply! This episode is sponsored by Happy Homebirth Academy, the premier childbirth education program for homebirth mothers looking to have a peaceful, empowering birthing experience. Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode and share it on your instagram stories! Ta @happyhomebirthpodcast and use the hashtags #givebirthonyourturf or #homebirther Show Notes: Shante is the mother to 4 children ranging from 11 years to just

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01:16:57

Ep 74: The Power of Preparing for Birth

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/05/18

This Episode was Brought to you by: Happy Homebirth Academy The Premier Childbirth Education Program for Homebirth Mothers Do you really need to prepare for birth? Show Notes: Amanda's plan with her first child was a beautiful birth center birth The first 20 weeks of her pregnancy were full of sickness— She even partially dislocated her shoulder after throwing up once. After laboring for quite a while, her midwife came over to check her and see if she could go to the birth center. She was

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57:21

Ep 73: Emily Catches Her Own Baby

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/05/11

Did you know that you could be so intimately aware of what's going on in your labor that you could be the one to reach down and catch your own baby? I sure didn't with my first daughter, and there's absolutely no way I would have been able to take the death grip off of my husband to do any such thing. But Emily... Emily planned and prepared for a mindful homebirth, and her goal was to catch her own baby (her first birth!). She was a founding member of Happy Homebirth Academy, and I'm so excited

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Ep 72: Student Success Story- Amy's Mindful Birth

Happy Homebirth ·

2020/05/04

How do you picture your birth? I this weeks episode, we learn how Amy Lutz, a founding member of Happy Homebirth Academy prepared for her first homebirth. With a combination of books, positive stories, and Happy Homebirth Academy, Amy went into her birthing time feeling confident and at ease (even with her husband having a virus at the very same time)! If you are interested in having a mindful, peaceful homebirth, get ready for Happy Homebirth Academy-- The premier childbirth education

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