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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 18 MIN

How To Prepare Your Children For Your Home Birth

from Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast · host Independent Podcast Network | Sarah Bivens and Matthew Bivens

Ever wondered how to include your older kids in your home birth in a way that’s empowering, fun, and not scary? In this episode, we’re sharing creative tips from real home birth families on how they prepared their children to be present for the birth of a sibling. From animal birth videos and “growling games” to plain talk about body parts and backup plans for midnight labors—this one’s packed with heart and humor. Whether you’re planning to have your little ones right there or just want the option open, this convo will help you feel more confident and connected as a family. If you had your children present at your home birth, and have any additional advice for fellow listeners, we'd love to hear it! You can reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your first-time, one-time order More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ever wondered how to include your older kids in your home birth in a way that’s empowering, fun, and not scary? In this episode, we’re sharing creative tips from real home birth families on how they prepared their children to be present for the birth of a sibling. From animal birth videos and “growling games” to plain talk about body parts and backup plans for midnight labors—this one’s packed with heart and humor. Whether you’re planning to have your little ones right there or just want the option open, this convo will help you feel more confident and connected as a family. If you had your children present at your home birth, and have any additional advice for fellow listeners, we'd love to hear it! You can reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your first-time, one-time order More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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