In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Joy Skow, CD, LCCE, sits down with Jaclyn (Jaci) Bonnano and her client, Fendy Estévez, to explore the emotional journey of labor, focusing on how to support birth givers through doubt. Fendy’s story and choice of homebirth with midwives highlights the significance of working through doubt, as she vocalizes her struggles during labor but ultimately finds strength and joy in her experience. Her journey exemplifies how normal doubt is in labor and how overcoming it can empower birth givers. We also discuss the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices, including waiting for labor to begin on its own, changing positions, limiting unnecessary interventions, and following bodily urges, and how to manage doubt while following these practices. Tune in to hear this inspiring discussion on the power of intuition and support in childbirth.

Episode Links

https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | https://www.lamaze.org/Education-Resources/The-Lamaze-Podcast/Episode/season-4-episode-5-what-does-pelvic-floor-therapy-have-to-offer | https://www.lamaze.org/Education-Resources/The-Lamaze-Podcast/Episode/season-4-episode-7-chiropractic-care-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum