Charlie wants to let you know that you can still have abeautiful birth in a hospital with an obstetrican. She’s had two such births, she chose obstetrican care to support her medical condition of Hashimotos.

Having her thyroid removed in 2021 and managing with medication, Charlie shares with us her conception, pregnancy and birth journeys with one of the biggestchallenges – prodromal labour for 3 weeks at the end of her pregnancy with Noah.

This influenced her decision to opt for an induction andyou’ll hear about how this went with epidural too.

In her second pregnancy Charlie was keen to allow labour tostart naturally and it certainly did – albeit a bit earlier than most. At 35+5 weeks her membranes released and this started James arrival. When he decided to come during a hospital check it was a smooth and fast birth.

If you'd like to learn the tools Charlie used to support her check out your options on www.positivebirths.co.nz