Ep. 76 The Twin Homebirth They Told Her She Couldn’t Have | Rivka Levin & Fadwah Halaby, CNM

The Rewire for Birth program is designed to help women prepare not only for birth — but for the transformation into motherhood.Learn more here:⁠⁠Rewire for BirthWhat happens when the evidence meets a mother’s intuition? In this episode, I sat down with Rivka Levin and Midwife360 founder Fadwah Halaby for an inspiring conversation about trusting the body, navigating a twin pregnancy with confidence, and what became a beautiful home birth experience.When Rivka first discovered she was expecting twins, she assumed her dream of a home birth was no longer possible. But through education, informed decision-making, unwavering support, and deep trust in her intuition, she discovered there were more possibilities than she had been led to believe.Together, we explore the mindset shifts, preparation, challenges, and incredible teamwork that supported the safe home birth of Rivka's twins, while also discussing the importance of individualized care, informed consent, and honoring the unique needs of every mother and baby.This episode is a beautiful reminder that birth is not about fear—it's about preparation, trust, surrender and understanding what your options actually are in your unique situation. Inside this episode, we explore:• Rivka's emotional journey after discovering she was pregnant with twins• Why she initially believed a home birth was no longer possible• Learning to trust intuition throughout pregnancy• Navigating fear, uncertainty, and outside opinions• What makes a twin home birth appropriate for some families• The importance of individualized care and informed decision-making• How nutrition and lifestyle supported a healthy twin pregnancy• The role of gestational diabetes screening and informed choices• Preparing mentally, emotionally, and physically for birth• Why surrounding yourself with the right birth team matters• The value of experienced midwifery care during twin pregnancies• Building confidence through education instead of fear• How birth unfolds differently when women feel safe and supported• The importance of flexibility while remaining grounded in your values• Trusting the wisdom of your body throughout pregnancy and birth• Why every woman deserves to understand the full spectrum of her birth options• The postpartum experience of welcoming twins• How community and support help mothers thrive• Expanding what women believe is possible in birthMore than anything, this episode is a reminder that every birth journey is unique, and when women are supported, informed, and connected to their intuition, incredible things are possible.Sometimes the greatest transformation begins with simply believing in your own body.Connect with Rivka Levin: Email: [email protected]’s Home Birth: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXHy8tBiXx0/?igsh=cm9jeDBrY3I4N3VzCONNECT WITH FADWAH HALABYWebsite: ⁠https://midwife360.com/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/midwife360⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/midwife360⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwife360CONNECT WITH CINDYWebsite: Cindy Tahhan Official WebsiteInstagram: Dr. Cindy Tahhan InstagramRewire for Birth: Rewire for Birth InstagramListen to our precious podcasts featuring Fadwah Halaby on supporting birth, including twin and breech homebirths: Episode 68: What if peaceful birth really could change the world? - with Fadwah HalabyEp. 64 Twin home breech birth & the systems behind the magic with Corina SanchezEp. 45 Mood, Mindset & Breech Home Birth Story with Perinatal Psychologist Dr. Katrina Carrera, Psy.D., PMH-C