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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 40 MIN

My Water Broke… and Labor Didn’t Start for 32 Hours, Kelsey’s Homebirth Story

from The Birth Class Podcast · host Fierce Lizzie

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story includes an intense birth journey with some complications arising during labor. When Kelsey’s water broke early in the morning she decided, "let's just go about our day." And they ended up waiting 32 hours for labor to start. In this episode, Kelsey shares exactly what she did while waiting for labor (spoiler: she didn't run to the hospital but instead the beach 🌊) and then the unexpected turns (yes, plural) her birth took and how informed decision-making, intuition, and a deeply supportive provider kept her and baby girl safe.Her story is a powerful example of how some risk can be thoughtfully managed at home and why choosing a provider you trust matters.---Follow Kelsey on Instagram:@soulshinebirthWatch her reel here.Read all the birth details on her blog:https://www.soulshinebirth.com/post/kelseys-homebirth-story-of-willow-rae

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story includes an intense birth journey with some complications arising during labor. When Kelsey’s water broke early in the morning she decided, "let's just go about our day." And they ended up waiting 32 hours for labor to start. In this episode, Kelsey shares exactly what she did while waiting for labor (spoiler: she didn't run to the hospital but instead the beach 🌊) and then the unexpected turns (yes, plural) her birth took and how informed decision-making, intuition, and a deeply supportive provider kept her and baby girl safe.Her story is a powerful example of how some risk can be thoughtfully managed at home and why choosing a provider you trust matters.---Follow Kelsey on Instagram:@soulshinebirthWatch her reel here.Read all the birth details on her blog:https://www.soulshinebirth.com/post/kelseys-homebirth-story-of-willow-rae

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