"You just feel like you've discovered this amazing secretabout physiological birth and having an amazing birth experience, you just wanna scream it from the rooftops”

Mia would love to tell everyone to have a homebirth to feel as amazing as she did in having a redemptive birth for hersecond baby Oscar. It has had a profound impact on her.

In this episode we cover the first birth of James whichincluded  a stretch and sweep – membranes releasing with meconium and constant monitoring. Mia was happy to be a ‘good patient’ , follow the rules and do what she was told without questioning too much; fully trusting in the expertise of the midwives.

You’ll hear about how covid times impacted on her after care – and there may be parts of this story you find distressing – please skip over this if you're not up for anything negative today.

Her second birth is what we are focussing on, theinformation and education Mia undertakes which results in her decision to homebirth, her hypnobirthing preparation, and then how the birth plays out.

We also discuss Rhesus Negative, bleeding early inpregnancy, relationships with midwives.

In this episode we also reconnect with Mia several weekslater after the initial recording about the birth for Mia to generously share what she has been experiencing in postpartum- the intense feelings of sadnessand grief. She explains how she is navigating this time, what it feels like, what she is doing to try to help , and what would be helpful if you too knew someone who was struggling with this phase of life.

Mentioned in this episode:
The great birth rebellion podcast, The Midwives Cauldron Podcast, Acupuncturist Rachel Wilson https://www.naissance.co.nz/rachel

If you too would like to feel prepared for your positive birthcheck out the resources on www.positivebirths.co.nz