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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 58 MIN

17 Our First Birth Story

from The Balanced Family · host The Balanced Family

We’re taking it all the way back to where it started—our first birth story!In this episode, we share what it was like doing a natural birth at a birthing center, having a midwife, and what we wished we knew beforehand.From signs of early labor to hospital transfer, avoiding the cascade of interventions, and the emotional rollercoaster of delivery - this story is honest, unfiltered, and packed with lessons we didn’t even know we needed at the time.Warning: if you're currently pregnant and want to protect your peace of mind you may NOT want to listen because this birth was a bit traumatic in a few ways. However, this is still a beautiful story about finding joy when things don't pan out the way you expect, which is an important part of becoming a balanced family.In fact, it was this story that planted the seed in our hearts to become content creators.Text us your thoughts Support the showUse code PODCAST to save 15% on our online courses and exclusive community for expecting parents: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/

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We’re taking it all the way back to where it started—our first birth story! In this episode, we share what it was like doing a natural birth at a birthing center, having a midwife, and what we wished we knew beforehand. From signs of early labor to hospital transfer, avoiding the cascade of interventions, and the emotional rollercoaster of delivery - this story is honest, unfiltered, and packed with lessons we didn’t even know we needed at the time. Warning: if you're currently pregnant ...

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