Jenna: Two Births, NHS Hospital Forceps Birth, Denied Gas and Air, Ectopic Pregnancy, Birth Trauma and Healing NHS Home Birth

Jenna is a mum of two boys, Bertie and Laurie, from Kent. She shares two very different NHS experiences: a traumatic first hospital birth that ended in a forceps delivery, and a healing second birth at home. Jenna's first labour lasted 42 hours and left her with birth trauma she didn't fully understand until much later. Second time around, a home birth midwife's calm, hands off support during pushing became the moment everything changed. Jenna told the midwives afterwards that they had helped heal some of her birth trauma, simply by letting her give birth the way she had always wanted. In this episode we talk about: An ectopic pregnancy and the emotional toll it left behind A traumatic first birth involving forceps, being denied gas and air, and an NHS trust later rated among the worst for maternity care Choosing and preparing for a home birth after a difficult first birth Postnatal depression after her first birth, and how different she felt after her second A healing, empowering home birth and learning to trust her body This episode is for anyone who has had a difficult first birth and is wondering whether a home birth could help them heal. The stories shared on British Birthing Stories are real, personal experiences from real women. I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice. Every pregnancy and birth is different, and I always encourage you to speak to your midwife or doctor about your own individual care. British Birthing Stories shares real, unfiltered stories of childbirth in the UK, from pregnancy and labour to postpartum recovery. These stories reflect personal experiences and should not be taken as or replace medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Follow us on social: Instagram · TikTok · YouTube Want to come on the podcast? Get in touch and share your story here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.