Episode 24 - Zora - Hospital birth during covid, home birth, perinatal anxiety, birth fears, miscarriage

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Born for this

Beth Marsden

35 episodes

2 days ago

A podcast that dives deep into the unfiltered, emotional rollercoaster of motherhood. A place where we unite as mothers, swapping stories from the trenches that will make you laugh, cry, or maybe just nod along as they resonate with you. Join me, Beth, a stay at home mum raising two young children the unconventional way. You'll hear from some of my closest friends and people who have inspired me on my journey to raising our children the way we do.

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Episode 24 - Zora - Hospital birth during covid, home birth, perinatal anxiety, birth fears, miscarriage

Born for this

54 minutes 14 seconds

1 year ago

Episode 24 - Zora - Hospital birth during covid, home birth, perinatal anxiety, birth fears, miscarriage

In this episode, I reflect on my motivation for starting the podcast and my desire to empower women in childbirth. I openly share my frustration with the lack of education around childbirth and my goal to reach more people with positive and empowering information.

Today I interview my beautiful friend Zora who shares her birth experiences, including a hospital birth during the covid plandemic and a home birth. She discusses her upbringing and the different perspectives on birth in Botswana and South Africa. She also talks about her preparations for both births and her postpartum experiences. Zora shares her experience of having a home birth after a previous miscarriage. She discusses the anxiety she felt throughout her pregnancy and how she used meditation and hypnobirthing to feel empowered. She describes the labor process, including the contractions, the breaking of her water, and the support she received from her husband and daughter. Zora reflects on the positive aspects of her home birth experience and encourages other mothers to trust their bodies and surround themselves with supportive people.

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00:00 Introduction and Motivation

02:04 Reflecting on the Lack of Education in Childbirth

05:42 Guest Introduction: Two Different Births

08:03 Preparing for a Home Birth

14:16 Hospital Birth Experience

19:55 Choosing the Walking Epidural

25:44 Decision for a Home Birth

26:42 Dealing with Anxiety in Pregnancy

27:11 Overcoming Anxiety and Trusting Your Body

29:32 The Role of Meditation and Hypnobirthing

30:01 Choosing a Supportive Doula and Midwife

33:48 The Labor Process and Support

36:35 The Breaking of Waters and Progression

43:28 Trusting Your Body and Overcoming Fear

48:21 Involving Children in the Birth Experience

52:11 Advice for Expectant Mothers