In today’s episode I interview Olivia about her two very different birth stories that, in some key ways, looked set to head down the same path. It’s hard to fathom how she maintained the self determination and belief that she could birth vaginally with her second when, like her first birth, which was a cesarean, Olivia’s second baby remained very high, not seemingly keen or able to drop into her pelvis, and she was in early labour for many, many days with very little sleep. Olivia’s story of the birth of her second baby is a powerful example of how beautifully designed we are for birth, despite what our modern birth culture would have us believe. And I love the reflection that she provides near the end of our talk when Olivia says, “When you let go and allow your body to take over, magic happens.” Also discussed in this episode: * Hypnobirthing * Doula care * Women’s Health Physio * Osteopathy * S&S and induction of labour * Acupuncture in pregnancy * Reduced baby movements * Fears of stillbirth * Mental health struggles in pregnancy * High head - lack of engagement - Miles Circuit * Labial abscess * CPD - Cephalopelvic Disproportion * Positive elective cesarean experience * Hind leak * Prolonged early labour * 3rd degree tear * Spinning babies