In this episode, we’re joined by Jemma Laker, who shares her powerful and personal story of choosing a home birth as a first-time parent. From facing uncertainty and assumptions based on family birth stories, to navigating the label of being 'high risk', Jemma talks us through how education, support, and self-trust helped her have the birth she truly wanted.
We discuss:
👉 Why home birth is absolutely a viable option for first-time parents
👉 The power of hypnobirthing and preparation
👉 How to challenge assumptions and medical labels
👉 Why self-advocacy and trusting your instincts matter
👉 The emotional recovery post-birth and normalising that adjustment period
If you’re a first-time parent curious about home birth—or just want to hear a badass, empowering birth story—this episode is for you.
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