welcome to the To Flourish Podcast, your companion on the journey of natural childbirth and holistic motherhood. we encourage and equip women to rediscover their innate abilities to conceive, birth, and thrive. through conversations with midwives, doulas, nutritionists, experienced mothers, and more. we provide wisdom, inspiration, and practical insight. join us to build a supportive community, embrace natural parenting, and flourish together.
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welcome to the To Flourish Podcast, your companion on the journey of natural childbirth and holistic motherhood. we encourage and equip women to rediscover their innate abilities to conceive, birth, and thrive. through conversations with midwives, doulas, nutritionists, experienced mothers, and more. we provide wisdom, inspiration, and practical insight. join us to build a supportive community, embrace natural parenting, and flourish together.
Why Your Birth Choices Matter: How to Pick a Midwife and Decide if Home Birth is Right for You
To Flourish Podcast
56 minutes
11 months ago
Why Your Birth Choices Matter: How to Pick a Midwife and Decide if Home Birth is Right for You
This episode explores home birth and empowering women to make informed birthing choices. Midwife Assistant Megan shares insights on switching to home birth late in pregnancy, emphasizing trust, safety, and communication. She highlights the importance of overcoming societal pressures, trusting instincts, and addressing financial concerns through creative solutions like payment plans or cost-sharing organizations. Megan also emphasizes the inner growth that comes with birth, encouraging women to focus on essentials like midwifery, bodywork, and nutrition. Her message centers on valuing the transformative birth process and simplifying parenting by prioritizing connection and trust over societal expectations.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Megan’s journey into midwifery
05:30 Why women choose home birth
09:20 Addressing fears about home birth safety
14:45 Switching to home birth late in pregnancy
20:30 Overcoming partner or family objections
25:50 Trusting your instincts in birth
30:10 Managing financial concerns for home birth
37:45 The importance of inner work during pregnancy
42:00 Simplifying parenting: Focus on essentials
47:00 Final thoughts on trusting yourself and valuing birth
53:35 Closing remarks
Keywords:
- Home birth
- Midwife care
- Natural birth
- Birth planning
- Pregnancy decisions
- Holistic healthcare
- Parenting decisions
- Birth options
- Family values
- Alternative birth choices
To Flourish Podcast
welcome to the To Flourish Podcast, your companion on the journey of natural childbirth and holistic motherhood. we encourage and equip women to rediscover their innate abilities to conceive, birth, and thrive. through conversations with midwives, doulas, nutritionists, experienced mothers, and more. we provide wisdom, inspiration, and practical insight. join us to build a supportive community, embrace natural parenting, and flourish together.
