Rosy: A devoted mother from Australia, Rosy shares her incredible journey of giving birth to fraternal twins at home. With two older sons and a challenging first birthing experience, Rosy’s story sheds light on the highs and lows of twin pregnancies and home births. She brings practical insights and inspiring anecdotes from her journey, making her story relatable and empowering for expecting mothers, especially those considering home birth options.

In this captivating episode of Birthing Twins, host Bibi, an experienced midwife and mother of twins herself, welcomes Rosy, a courageous mother from Australia. Rosy shares her extraordinary journey of giving birth to fraternal twins at home. From a traumatic first cesarean birth to triumphant home births, including a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and a twin home birth, Rosy’s story is one of perseverance, trust, and empowerment.

Rosy’s journey begins with the unexpected discovery of carrying twins in her third pregnancy. Despite numerous complications and misdiagnoses that added immense stress, Rosy persevered with her plan for a home birth. Through meticulous planning, unwavering trust in her body, and support from Bibi, Rosy successfully delivered healthy twins at home. This episode is a deep dive into the realistic preparations and emotional resilience needed for home births, with valuable insights into managing twin pregnancies, dealing with medical advice, and the importance of self-belief.

• Twin Pregnancies Can Be Different: Every twin pregnancy is unique, and conditions like DCDA (dichorionic diamniotic) twins, where each baby has its own placenta and sac, can significantly influence birth plans.
• Trust in Your Body: Rosy's story emphasizes the importance of trusting one's body and instincts, even when faced with complications and contradictory medical advice.
• Home Birth is Possible: With proper preparation and support, a home birth for twins can be a safe and fulfilling experience.
• Manage Stress Effectively: Stress management through relaxation techniques and emotional support can positively impact the pregnancy and birthing process.
• Navigating Medical Systems: Engaging with healthcare providers, asking the right questions, and making informed decisions are crucial for a positive birthing experience.

1. "It was like a reset, and I was telling you until I had really severe heartburn up until I met Bibi, and then once we started our journey, I was like, my heartburn's gone."
2. "And then we just brought Jonah over, like twin A. Our twin A. We brought Jonah over back onto my chest so that he could reunite with his little brother."
3. "I could not believe that I birthed my twins at home, like, and sort of just reflecting on the whole journey, like, where we had started and where we ended up. It was just the sweetest ending."
4. "Just dive into as much information as you can, because often what we're told in a hospital setting is information and decisions made out of fear."
5. "The babies are just the cutest little boys. And for twin mums as well. Trusting yourself that you can handle it."

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Listen to the full episode for an inspiring and informational journey through Rosy's experience with twin pregnancies, and stay tuned for more insightful content from Birthing Twins.