Episode 22 - Shelby - PPH, HBAC, caesarean, homebirth, breathwork, birth trauma

In this episode Shelby shares her three different birth experiences with me and the lessons she learned from each. In her first birth, she felt unprepared and disconnected, relying heavily on her midwife for guidance. Shelby shares her birth experiences, including a traumatic first birth with a tear and hemorrhage, and a challenging second birth with a C-section and prolapse. She then discusses her decision to have a home birth after two hospital births and her journey of healing and trust in her body. Shelby emphasizes the importance of breathwork and setting intentions in preparing for birth. Shelby shares her empowering birth story and the healing journey she went through after two traumatic births. She discusses the importance of setting intentions, believing in your body, and creating a supportive birth team. Shelby emphasizes the need for women to trust their instincts and make choices that feel right for them. Shelby's story serves as an inspiration for expectant mothers to approach birth with confidence and trust in their own power. Resources Shelby mentions Being born - Robyn Fernance Meal train website The Reconnected 10 moons Book - Jane Hardwicke collings Birth after caesarean book - Hazel Keedle The Fourth trimester book - Kimberly Ann Johnson The birth sling Cath - embodiment coach Born at home film Shelby Instagram 00:00 Introduction and Solo Parenting 01:38 Raising Emotionally Intelligent Boys 02:34 Managing Fevers in Children 03:30 Feeling Safe During Birth 05:52 The Power of Connecting with Your Baby 08:50 Lessons from Unique Birth Stories 14:38 First Birth Experience and Postpartum Recovery 19:45 Second Birth Experience and Clearing Fears 31:41 Preparing for the Third Birth 37:59 Challenges of Hospital Births 46:31 Healing and Preparation for a Home Birth 57:29 Trusting Your Body and Setting Intentions 01:06:37 Creating a Safe and Positive Birth Experience Were you inspired by what you heard in this episode? Your support means everything! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, share the love with your friends, and leave a review. In doing so, you're not just tuning in - you're actively driving the growth of my community and making it possible to bring even more incredible guests on the show! Excited to stay in the loop with the latest episode releases? Follow the journey on Instagram @bornforthis_thepodcast - Stay connected and don’t miss a beat! And as always, if any of the topics in the show trigger you in anyway and you need a listening ear, my inbox is always open hello@bornforthisthepodcast