Hannah is a devoted stay-at-home mother and homeschooler of seven children, including a set of fraternal twin boys born via a home birth. She has extensive personal experience in natural home births, having successfully delivered five babies at home before her twins. Her background and passion for natural childbirth have driven her to support and empower other mothers through their birthing journeys, especially those facing the unique challenges of twin births.

Join us for a compelling episode of "Birthing Twins" with host Bibi, a seasoned midwife from Australia, and her insightful guest Hannah Favela. Hannah, a mother of seven, takes us through her extraordinary journey of delivering die-die fraternal twin boys at home. This episode delves into the intricacies of natural twin births, the challenges posed by medical systems, and the significance of advocating for one's birthing choices.

Hannah shares her firsthand experiences of facing fear-based medical practices and emphasizes the importance of having a supportive birthing team that trusts the natural birthing process. Listen as she recounts her labor story, including the pivotal moment when she had to find a new midwife late into her pregnancy. Hannah's detailed recount of her twins' birth, including the support she received from her final midwife, Sherry, offers valuable insights and inspiration for expecting mothers, particularly those anticipating twin births.

• The significance of selecting a supportive birthing team that respects natural birthing processes.
• Understanding the potential pitfalls of fear-based medical practices in twin pregnancies.
• The importance of advocating for oneself and questioning medical advice when necessary.
• Insights into preparing for a home birth, especially in the context of a high-risk pregnancy.
• Emphasizing the role of informed consent and the rights of expecting mothers to make educated choices about their births.

1. "You are hiring them. They work for you. It's your body, your baby, your birth."
2. "A fear-driven birth ultimately, a lot of times, it's like a self-fulfilling prophecy."
3. "If one door shuts, don't just give in and say, well, that's it. Now I have to go have this hospital birth that I really don't want."
4. "Listen to your God-given intuition. We've been given this amazing gift to bring life into the world."
5. "Every intervention brings consequences; it's vital to educate yourself about what's necessary and what isn't."

• Hannah Favela on Instagram: @hannahfavela
• Documentary Recommendations:
• Pregnant in America
• The Business of Being Born
• Midwifery Resources:
• Traditional Midwife: Sherry Holly (with 46 years of experience)
• Books and Classes:
• Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes

Explore more about the empowering stories from mothers like Hannah and valuable insights into natural twin births by tuning into the full episode. Stay connected for more inspiring discussions on "Birthing Twins" and share this episode with friends who might benefit from these incredible experiences and advice.