S1 EP1 | Sarah's Story: Miscarriage, IVF & a Precipitous Home Birth at 40

In this episode of We Are Mothers, Sarah shares her full birth story.This conversation includes experiences of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, silent endometriosis, IVF, and pregnancy after loss. Sarah reflects on navigating fertility challenges, discovering stage three endometriosis without symptoms, and conceiving through IVF.She also shares her experience of a planned home birth at 40+, a rapid precipitous labour, and an unexpected hospital transfer postpartum.This episode explores trust, preparation, informed choice, and the power of hearing real birth stories to help women process their own experiences and feel more prepared for what birth can hold.Want more?You can find episode photos over at:⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearemotherspod/⁠You can find me at:⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsarahcusack/⁠--Resources mentioned in this episode:Midwife:Jacinta Reid - Private Midwife ⁠https://www.intuitivebirthcollective.com/about⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_birth_collective/⁠Midwife / IBCLC:Tamika Newman⁠https://www.instagram.com/midwifetamika/⁠⁠https://tamikanewmanibclc.com/⁠Book:Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage: Weaving ancient wisdom with modern knowledge⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Reclaiming-Childbirth-Rite-Passage-knowledge/dp/064500250X