In this heartfelt Father’s Day episode, we bring together a panel of fathers who’ve experienced a wide range of births — hospital, birth center, home birth, cesarean, and IVF journeys. They share their honest reflections on becoming dads, supporting their partners, and what birth taught them about love, fear, and fatherhood.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• ​ What dads really think when home birth is first mentioned
• ​ How men prepare emotionally and practically for labor
• ​ Their biggest fears, surprises, and favorite moments
• ​ How different birth settings shaped their entry into fatherhood
• ​ What they would say to other fathers preparing for birth

🎤 Featured Guests & Birth Summaries:

• ​ Jake – 1 home birth
• ​ Patrick – 1 hospital, 2 birth center, 2 home births
• ​ Bryan – 2 home births, IVF journeys
• ​ Will – 1 birth center, 1 home
• ​ Andy – 2 cesareans, 3 vaginal hospital births, 2 home births
• ​ Chris – 1 cesarean, 1 home birth

Know a dad who needs to hear this? Share this episode with him. And if you’re curious about home birth or have questions, reach out — we’re here for you.

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