Gemma’s Birth Stories: A Hospital Birth & a Homebirth

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The Midwife Memos

Lauretta Hamilton

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Welcome to the midwife memos, raw educational and inspiring chats. Exploring all things, conception, pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Each week, we'll dive into a memo on a particular topic, tap into the brains of birthing experts and share stories. I'm your host, Lauretta birth educator, midwife and mum, and I'm on a mission to support women and their partners to build a strong mindset, connect with their body and give birth their way. So come along with me as I overshare the real and vulnerable talent like it is, and guide you through how to feel confident and capable for your birth & beyond.

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Gemma’s Birth Stories: A Hospital Birth & a Homebirth

The Midwife Memos

1 hour 5 minutes 35 seconds

5 months ago

Gemma’s Birth Stories: A Hospital Birth & a Homebirth

Navigating birth trauma, partner fears, and growing confidence the second time around

In this episode, I’m joined by Gemma — a mum of two — who shares her two birth stories: her first in an MGP program & a hospital, assisted birth during Melbourne’s 2020 lockdown, and a slower, calm, home-birth in a publicly funded home birth program with her second.

We talk about;

What she would go back and tell her first time birthing self

Dealing with a posterior labour, her experience with an epidural and staying ‘in’ labour with one
Dealing with Birth trauma & how it can be stored in the body
Navigating getting on the same page with your partner around birth choices
The difference between her hospital and home-birth
Why expectations can be the enemy
Gemma’s Memo moment & key takeaway for other birthing women

A quick heads up: In this episode, Gemma shares her first birth experience, which she experienced as traumatic.

If you need support, you can contact: COPE – Centre of Perinatal Excellence

PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia or 1300 726 306

You can also speak to your GP, midwife or Obstetrician for further support.

This season of The Midwife Memos is sponsored by Sleepybelly—my go-to for better pregnancy sleep - check them out here Sleepybelly

Free resources & courses: www.midwifelauretta.com.au

Disclaimer- The information and resources shared in this podcast are for educational purposes only and are not intended to replace medical or midwifery advice. Any decisions about your care should be made in partnership with your healthcare provider. If you’re a health professional, we encourage you to use this information as a discussion point within your workplace or professional practice.While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee its completeness or relevance to your specific situation. The Midwife Memos podcast is not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of this content. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional for any medical or midwifery concerns.