Jamie is a seasoned doula based in Wisconsin, USA, with a professional history that began in 2009. She is also a dedicated mother of three— including a recent set of twins. Jamie has been actively involved in birth work since 2018 after earning her official doula certification. Her personal experiences with childbirth, including a brainstem stroke and managing a chronic pain condition, have significantly influenced her holistic and empathetic approach to midwifery and doula care.

Join host Bibi, an Italian-born midwife living in Australia, as she dives into the compelling and heartfelt twin birth story shared by doula Jamie. With rich personal history and professional insight, Jamie's journey from her first uncomplicated home birth to the surprising and challenging birth of her twins is nothing short of inspiring.

Throughout the conversation, Jamie elaborates on her decision-making process for home births, her unique encounters with prenatal care, and the unexpected challenges she faced, such as a snapped cord and a postpartum hemorrhage. Jamie's story is a testament to the power of intuition, the importance of supportive care, and the resilience inherent in the birthing process. Alongside these personal anecdotes, Jamie discusses the critical balance between medical interventions and holistic approaches, emphasizing the need for personalized, fear-free birth plans.

• Trust Your Intuition: Jamie stresses the importance of making birth-related decisions based on intuition rather than fear.
• Holistic and Personalized Care: The episode delves into how personalized care from midwives and doulas can positively influence the birthing experience.
• Challenges in Twin Births: Jamie navigates the complexities of a twin birth, including handling a breech baby and a snapped cord.
• Postpartum Support: Insight into significant postpartum challenges and the importance of having a robust support system.
• Healing and Trust: Emphasizing the emotional and spiritual aspects of birth, Jamie highlights the healing potential and spiritual growth that can stem from the birthing process.

1. "I knew deep down that really, she wouldn't have to do anything. But for me, having her presence there, just hearing her speak before, I just knew that it was the right call."
2. "It's taught me so much about letting go, about trust, about, can you imagine if I would not have said yes to conceiving these babies at that time?"
3. "The state of your nervous system informs your babies, and that is their environment. So starting the parenting when you're pregnant is really important."
4. "I wanted it to be an act of worship. I wanted it to be filled with joy."
5. "Whatever is meant for you is meant for you. There are healing opportunities and growth opportunities in every experience."

• Jamie’s Instagram: @triumphant_birth
• Jamie’s Podcast: Triumphant Birth (Launching in October)
• Birthing Instincts Podcast: Episode 300

Embark on this insightful episode to appreciate the intricacies of twin birthing, gain wisdom from Jamie's profound experiences, and discover how holistic approaches can empower your birthing journey. Don’t miss out on future episodes filled with expert advice, inspiring stories, and invaluable insights into the world of birthing twins.