When you know your birth experience can be better than it was in the hospital so you choose a home birth and your husband almost has to deliver the ba...

Want to participate in the conversation, ask questions or leave a comment? Click this link! "Having a miscarriage and experiencing that with her (Jennifer's midwife) totally, just radically changed what that relationship should be like. You know, between a woman and her caregiver. And that solidified it. I mean if I wasn't sure if I wanted to have a midwife, or a home birth or birth center, that..... and my husband was really impressed too because......she really ministered to him during that time so that was important. And you don't think about that because you're grieving yourself. But she also prioritized him so that was special." Jennifer is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a family friend that has been there for me when I needed help with breastfeeding, and knowledgeable in so many areas when it comes to making decisions for your body and baby. She is very passionate about her work and wants to get to the root of things. Jennifer's perspective changed so radically about birth from her first child to her third child that she went from lying about her epidural wearing off to embracing an all natural home birth where pain meds weren't even an option. She gave birth to her first child when they were still giving episiotomies as though they were mandatory and despite her wishes of not wanting an episiotomy or Pitocin with her second child, she ended up being given both right after having the conversation with the OB. Oxytocin is a hormone that causes us to trust, become vulnerable and to become submissive (ok, not in a bad way ladies!) to those around us who are supposed to be taking care of us. You’re not in a place to advocate for yourself due to oxytocin. Because of this natural hormone and the state of vulnerability women are in, there can be a breech of power from caregivers who want to speed up a process that is working just fine, even when the birthing mom says she's ok with longer labor and doesn't want the extra meds. I love how Jennifer explained oxytocin and its effects on women during labor. It has given me an even broader perspective on the vulnerable state women are in while bringing their child into the world. Find Jennifer on Facebook Connect with her on IG