92: Our Birth Story: A Mother's and Father's Perspective

Three weeks after welcoming our son into the world, we're finally sitting down to reflect on one of the most incredible days of our lives.In this episode, my husband Derrek joins me to share our birth story from both perspectives. We talk through the moments leading up to labor, what surprised us, what challenged us, and what made our home birth such an unforgettable experience.While I share what it felt like to labor and give birth, Derrek opens up about what it was like supporting me through the process, witnessing the birth of our son, and becoming a father.You'll hear about: How labor unfolded at home  The moments that surprised each of us most  What it was like giving birth without medical interventions  The role of our incredible birth team  Lessons we learned as a couple  The transition into the first few weeks of parenthood (with our newest co-host making a few guest appearances!) Whether you're preparing for birth yourself, supporting a partner through pregnancy, or simply enjoy hearing real birth stories, we hope this conversation gives you an honest and encouraging look at one family's experience.Thanks for joining us as we relive one of the most meaningful days of our lives.Fair warning: our three-week-old son makes a few appearances throughout the episode, and honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way.Links to what we discussed: The Shettles Method Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2K29C9bbeKy483bHjFHvTp?si=5e5816a2b4a64d37 Derrek and I sit down to answer some “Conscious Parenting”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SZnNvsAYwW5kvZK5hhoj9?si=1ba87e9bdd4b434aIf you want to connect and reach out to Derrek, find him here: https://www.instagram.com/the.great.cascadian.ape/Find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fern_dr.ashleyburtonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAshleyBurtonSkool Community: https://www.skool.com/ashley-burton-9797/aboutBook a Session: https://drashleyburton.janeapp.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Nt5HaW2CpdIixH8bGjTl9Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or associated organizations.