Aimee is a devoted mother of three, including seven-month-old mono-di (monochorionic diamniotic) twin girls and a four-year-old son. She has a rich history with twins, being a twin herself and coming from a family deeply experienced in home birthing. Aimee resides in Central Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg, and has found a supportive community in home birthing influenced by the surrounding Amish culture. Aimee has a strong passion for natural childbirth and has taken courses in doula practices. Her journey is inspirational, having navigated the complexities of twins' pregnancy and unassisted home birth confidently.

In this compelling episode of "Birthing Twins," Bibi welcomes Aimee, who shares her extraordinary journey of birthing healthy monochorionic diamniotic (mono-di) twins at home. Aimee’s experience is a testament to the power of intuition, faith, and support. Her rich heritage of home birthing, deeply influenced by her family's history and the supportive Amish community in Central Pennsylvania, played a pivotal role in her journey. As a mother who has dealt with PCOS and subsequent fertility challenges, Aimee's story offers hope and encouragement to many.

Throughout the episode, important themes of home birth, twin pregnancy, natural childbirth, managing complications, and breastfeeding are woven seamlessly into Aimee's narrative. Her detailed recount of her pregnancies, her proactive approach to health through nutrition and exercise, and her eventual decision to have an unassisted home birth for her twins provide valuable insights. Aimee outlines her birthing experience, the support from her twin sisters and husband, and her reliance on spiritual faith. She also dispels many myths surrounding home births with twins, emphasizing the importance of a supportive environment and the need to protect one's mental and emotional space during pregnancy.

• Preparation and Intuition: Trusting one’s intuition and preparing extensively can lead to successful home births, even with twins.
• Support System: Having a supportive partner and community can significantly impact the birthing experience positively.
• Nutrition and Self-Care: Proper nutrition and self-care are critical, especially when dealing with conditions like PCOS and twin pregnancies.
• Unassisted Birth Feasibility: Unassisted home births for twins are possible and can be safe with the right preparation and mindset.
• Spiritual Faith: Faith and spiritual support can play a crucial role in navigating the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth.

1. "My mission is to share everything about twins, twins pregnancy, twins breastfeeding, and twins' life." - Bibi
2. "I really felt like I got pregnant with these twins naturally. I really, really felt like I can birth these twins naturally." - Aimee
3. "After I had them, I loved being home in the winter with them, but at that time, I wasn't going anywhere. I didn't have shoes that fit me." - Aimee
4. "Protect your bubble as much as possible because anytime you let any outside source come into your bubble ear space, it’s hard to listen to your own intuition." - Aimee
5. "In the end, if I could push that aside, I leaned into my intuition and spiritual guidance, which was the best decision for me." - Aimee

• Instagram: @asterbirth - Aimee’s account related to her birth journey and experiences.

Tune in to the full episode to delve into Aimee's inspiring and informative journey, shedding light on the possibilities and empowerment that can come with home birthing twins. Stay tuned for more episodes of “Birthing Twins” for further insights and stories that redefine the narrative around twin pregnancies and births.