S4 EP108: Dani Morris: Positive Hospital Birth + Accidental Freebirth

On today’s show, Dani, takes us through her journey to bring her two daughters earthside. Moving overseas with her husband was a venture they both wanted to tick off their bucketlist before settling down. Only 8 months into their planned 2 year trip Dani had a surprise positive pregnancy test. Once pregnant, she reflecting back to a past Yoga Retreat where a mother shared her empowering birth stories, reminding her that it was possible to love your birth experience.Although her planned homebirth didn’t eventuate for varies reasons, Dani encompassed surrender and trust to the path in front of her. With the hospital an hour and half away, she takes us through the intensity of holding on when she realised her birth was unfolding quicker than expected.  When the time came to conceive their second child, Dani quickly secured a private midwife for her dream homebirth. The lesson of surrendering would flow through her entire journey as her birth plans slowly unravelled; revealing to her the true power of birth and what her body, and baby, are capable of. Dani shares the foretelling joke her husband made about freebirthing, and the innocent mishap that left her without a midwife. Show Links:Instagram: @danimorris__Midwives: @clmidwiferyMentioned in this episode:Positive Birth Australia Birth Affirmations Tracks Available Now!Did you know that studies have shown affirmations can significantly boost self-esteem and reduce stress? Here at Positive Birth Australia, we’ve crafted a 20-minute affirmation to guide you to deeply remember the power you hold within. And to my fellow Belly Birth mothers, we’ve created a track specifically for you, to honour that all birth is sacred. For only $5, you can download at www.positivebirthaustralia.com and immerse yourself in our affirmations track to transform your mindset. Positive Birth Australia Mentioned in this episode:Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) BallCreate a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order. Esfera DesignsFree Birth Debrief with Shari from Belly2Birth + 10% Off All ProgramsUse code: POSITIVEBIRTH10 for 10% off all programs including Journey to Birth + a free birth debrief.