Precipitous Homebirth Story with Julia and Grant
Release Date: 07/02/2024
Full Circle at Home: Joanna’s Healing Second Birth
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In the second part of her story, Joanna shares her vastly different second birth experience—one marked by calm, confidence, and healing. After a long, complicated first labor that ended in a hospital birth, Joanna enters this pregnancy with intention, preventative care, and trust in her body. Her spontaneous labor unfolds steadily and without complications, culminating in a peaceful homebirth surrounded by supportive care. This episode is an encouraging reminder that every birth is different—and that empowerment can exist even after a difficult beginning. If you like what you get here,...
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A Firework of a Birth: Joanna’s First Homebirth Journey
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this episode, Joanna shares the story of her first pregnancy and birth, beginning with her intentional choice of homebirth midwifery care and continuing through a long, complex labor. After a home induction, intense pelvic pain, stalled labor, and rising blood pressure led to a hospital transfer, Joanna labored for many more hours while advocating fiercely for a vaginal birth. Her journey culminated in a hard-won hospital vaginal delivery marked by resilience, trust, and deep surrender. This episode offers an honest, compassionate look at how birth plans can change and how empowerment can...
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Pregnancy Over 40: A Midwifery Perspective on AMA Care
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli explore advanced maternal age care for pregnancies over 40, unpacking what the data actually says about risk while keeping the conversation grounded and compassionate. They explain the difference between absolute and relative risk, discuss maternal and neonatal considerations, and highlight the lack of a universal standard of care for this population. Throughout the episode, Sarah and Charli emphasize informed choice, individualized care, and the importance of centering mothers, not just babies, in conversations about...
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Olivia’s Home Birth Story: A First-Time Mom’s Experience with Hearth and Home
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this very special episode, Sarah interviews Olivia, a first-time mom who shares her warm, joyful, and honest story of choosing and experiencing a home birth. Olivia walks listeners through her decision to switch to midwifery care, her smooth but emotionally complex pregnancy, and her fast, powerful labor supported by loved ones. She describes the beautiful moment her son was born into his father’s hands and the tender postpartum period that followed—complete with both bliss and bouts of anxiety. The conversation highlights the value of personalized midwifery care, postpartum support,...
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Two Births, Two Very Different Experiences: Kelly’s Birth Stories
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this heartfelt episode, Sarah interviews Kelly, a two-time Hearth and Home Midwifery client, who shares the stories of her two very different births. Kelly describes her long first labor that ultimately led to an empowered hospital transfer, where the skills and confidence she gained through midwifery care helped her advocate for herself and her baby. She then contrasts this with her fast, intuitive, and deeply supported home birth with her second child, which unfolded peacefully in the comfort of her bedroom. Throughout the conversation, Kelly reflects on the importance of informed choice,...
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Melodie and Wes Return: A Second Home Birth with Hearth and Home
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this episode, midwife Sarah McClure welcomes back Melodie and Wes to share the story of their second home birth with Hearth and Home Midwifery. Melodie describes a calm yet powerful pregnancy and an incredibly fast two-and-a-half-hour labor that culminated in the birth of their son. The couple contrasts the warmth, relationship-based care of their midwives with the impersonal nature of traditional medical systems. Despite a postpartum hemorrhage, Melodie and Wes reflect on the safety, intimacy, and trust that define their home birth experience. Their story offers a heartfelt testament to...
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Placenta Previa: A Midwife’s Perspective
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli explore placenta previa, explaining what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and how it can impact pregnancy and birth planning. They discuss risk factors, potential complications, and the reality that most cases resolve naturally. The hosts also challenge conventional restrictions often given to those with previa, encouraging individualized decision-making and informed autonomy. With empathy and humor, they remind listeners that this condition is often out of one’s control — and that compassionate, personalized care can make all...
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Two Births, One Midwifery Team: Ally’s Journey with Hearth & Home Midwifery
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this heartfelt episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah McClure sits down with Ally, a two-time Hearth and Home client, to share her two very different birth stories. From an unexpected breech birth that led to a calm, supported hospital transfer to a peaceful, empowered home birth years later, Ally’s story beautifully illustrates the range of experiences possible in midwifery care. Through laughter, emotion, and reflection, Sarah and Ally explore themes of trust, advocacy, and the power of being truly known by your care team. This episode invites listeners into an honest and...
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Preterm Labor: From Risk Factors to Reassurance
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli explore the topic of preterm labor, answering common questions about what it is, how to recognize it, and what the risk factors may be. They discuss the unique role midwifery care plays in prevention, offering personalized attention and holistic support that helps many clients avoid complications. The conversation also highlights the special considerations for late preterm babies born at home, including both the challenges and successes they’ve seen in their practice. With a mix of evidence, experience, and heartfelt...
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Colby's Home Birth with Hearth & Home Midwifery
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In this heartfelt episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, midwife Sarah sits down with Colby, a Hearth and Home Midwifery graduate, to share the story of her second home birth. Colby reflects on the challenges of her first birth, including placenta retention and delayed breastfeeding support, and how those experiences shaped what she wanted for her next pregnancy. She describes the deeply personal and empowering care she received from Hearth and Home, from thoughtful prenatal visits to an unhurried, peaceful birth at home. This episode is a warm reminder of the power of individualized care...
info_outlineMidwife Charli sits down with former clients, Julia and Grant, as they tell the story of their experience with midwifery care and homebirth! Hear them talk about their first two births in hospital based care, the meaningful parts of transitioning to midwifery care for their third baby, and how their homebirth experience, while surprising, was ultimately empowering and just as it was supposed to be.
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