062: Comparing and Contrasting Birth Environments (with Louisa Brown)

Hospital birth, birth center birth and home birth are three very different environments one can birth in, but which should you choose and why? What kind of birth are you planning? How much should insurance play a part in your decision? How much should your husband play a part in your decision? Where do you feel most comfortable, safe, and at peace? All of this and more today as Louisa and I discuss the differences in birthing in a hospital, birth center, and at home, since both of us have given birth in each of these three environments. Click here for a free guide on How to Choose the Birth Location That's Best For You! 00:00 Introduction04:01 Episode Topic Introduction: Birth Environments04:42 Differences in Birth Environments05:27 Hospital Birth: Should you just do what everyone else does?25:54 Challenges of Natural Birth in Hospitals41:23 Home Birth: Is it really a safe option?48:16 Personal Home Birth Experiences51:30 The Mental and Environmental Impact on Birth56:58 Postpartum Care and Home Birth Benefits01:01:29 Birth Centers: A Worthy Compromise?01:17:02 Final Thoughts and Advice 01:26:06 Conclusion and ResourcesSend us Fan MailSupport the showHas our podcast made an impact in your life? Please consider supporting us so we can continue! Donate: SUPPORT PAGE!• Take the SURRENDERED BIRTH ONLINE COURSE!• Check out my MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS FREEBIE for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!Interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Click HERE to fill out an interest form!Want to connect? Have a question?Shoot us a DM at @surrenderedbirthservices on Instagram, and give us a follow while you're there!For more information:• Website: www.surrenderedbirthservices.com• Instagram: www.instagram.com/surrenderedbirthservices