Episode 24 - Zora - Hospital birth during covid, home birth, perinatal anxiety, birth fears, miscarriage

In this episode, I reflect on my motivation for starting the podcast and my desire to empower women in childbirth. I openly share my frustration with the lack of education around childbirth and my goal to reach more people with positive and empowering information. Today I interview my beautiful friend Zora who shares her birth experiences, including a hospital birth during the covid plandemic and a home birth. She discusses her upbringing and the different perspectives on birth in Botswana and South Africa. She also talks about her preparations for both births and her postpartum experiences. Zora shares her experience of having a home birth after a previous miscarriage. She discusses the anxiety she felt throughout her pregnancy and how she used meditation and hypnobirthing to feel empowered. She describes the labor process, including the contractions, the breaking of her water, and the support she received from her husband and daughter. Zora reflects on the positive aspects of her home birth experience and encourages other mothers to trust their bodies and surround themselves with supportive people. Find Zora on Instagram 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. By doing so, you’re not just listening—you’re actively contributing to the growth of this  community and enabling me to invite even more incredible guests to the show! Excited to stay in the loop with the latest episode releases? Follow the journey on Instagram @bornforthis_thepodcast and lets stay connected! 00:00 Introduction and Motivation 02:04 Reflecting on the Lack of Education in Childbirth 05:42 Guest Introduction: Two Different Births 08:03 Preparing for a Home Birth 14:16 Hospital Birth Experience 19:55 Choosing the Walking Epidural 25:44 Decision for a Home Birth 26:42 Dealing with Anxiety in Pregnancy 27:11 Overcoming Anxiety and Trusting Your Body 29:32 The Role of Meditation and Hypnobirthing 30:01 Choosing a Supportive Doula and Midwife 33:48 The Labor Process and Support 36:35 The Breaking of Waters and Progression 43:28 Trusting Your Body and Overcoming Fear 48:21 Involving Children in the Birth Experience 52:11 Advice for Expectant Mothers