150. MyMaine Birth: Kelly's Story of How a Family-Centered Free Birth rewrote her View of Birth after three Hospital Experiences

Send us Fan MailAre you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth?  You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss:medically managed breech pregnancy care and a C-section experienceprocessing disconnection after birth and rebuilding bonding through breastfeedingplanning a hospital VBAC with a doula and staying hoe longer in laborhow hospital coaching and limited options shape pushing autonomy ( or lack thereof..)hospital water labor without water birth and the exhaustion of advocating mid-contractioninformed consent concerns around Pitocin for placenta deliverypostpartum recovery realities including rest, meal support and co-sleepingchoosing a Maine home birth midwife and feeling equal in carepeaceful family centered home birth where Dad caught the baby just after they made the first call to their midwife to let her know labor was happeningdelayed cord clamping, cord cutting as a family and nursinghow respectful care and feeling seen can prevent birth trauma….and a whole lot more!You can find Kelly on Instagarm @Cardinal.birth.movementStick around for the end - there are some little changes you'll notice coming to the podcast and one of those is the closing - this is the first episode featuring a beautiful new closing song "Walk of the Wild Ones" by Kate Sutherland. You can find Kate's community songs and deep nature connection work online at katesutherland.caAdditional Resources you’ll LOVE…MyMaineBirth.comIf you are ready to prepare for an autonomous birth experience, where you’re respected as the authority over your body and your baby…  regardless of where you plan on birthing -CLICK HERE for 10% off  the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course! Not sure where to start?  I’ve got you covered!  Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider.   Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.