61. It Was So Healing

Today my conversation is with Chantice. I’m so pleased to have spoken with Chantice because it’s been a while since I’ve heard a story from a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) mother. Chantice is a mother of 2 who experienced an unnecessary cesarean with her first and then went on to birth her second baby vaginally in the comfort of her own home! Chantice speaks to me of how she went into her first experience of becoming a mother at a fairly young age, having no knowledge of pregnancy or birth. This led to a very unsupported and lacking birth experience within a hospital setting and ultimately receiving the label of “failure to progress” and having a cesarean. Shortly after that experience, Chantice spent 2 years educating herself, becoming connected with a supportive birth community in her town and mentally, emotionally and spiritually healing from her first birth. When it came time for Chantice to navigate the pregnancy and birth journy of her second child, she had no fear and was well prepped and supported by those that love her dearly. She birthed her daughter in the comfort of her home with her partner, a wise Traditional Midwife and her son all present. This is such a heart warming story of a woman who did what was necessary for her to find the courage, the knowledge and the strength to birth in the way she always knew she could. ✦ Give a ⁠⁠⁠5 STAR RATING and REVEIW⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts Give a ⁠⁠⁠5 STAR RATING⁠⁠⁠ on Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW Freebirthing in Color ™⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠@Freebirthing_inColor⁠ Reach out via email: [email protected] - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a DONATION⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the Movement - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBMIT Your Birth Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBMIT Your Women’s Work⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Connect with your Host ⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW Karma⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠@Primal_Woman_⁠ ⁠⁠Check Out What's Happening⁠⁠ in the Movement - ✨New Stories Every Thursday!✨ - Connect with our Guest, Chantice Instagram: @ZenwithChan Tiktok: ZenwithChan1 Facebook: ZenwithChan Youtube: ZenwithChan - Resources: Traditional Midwife, Kemi: @KemiBirthJoyJohnson