S2 EP: 19 Libby - First Time Mum, Homebirth, Miscarriage, Stretch & Sweep, 42 Weeks, PROM, Student Midwife, Private Midwife, VE, Lactation Consultant, Placenta Encapsulation.
Description
In today's episode, we sit down with Libby, a first-time mum who chose a homebirth for her baby's arrival. Libby shares her unique journey of surrounding herself with a supportive birth team, including her mother, a clinical midwife, and how this choice played a crucial role in her birthing experience. We dive into the discussions about her mother’s concerns and the careful planning that went into the birth. As Libby neared the 42-week mark, her midwifery team informed her that a homebir...
In this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Sarah Buckley to explore the fascinating world of oxytocin and syntocinon. Join us as we dive into the mechanics of oxytocin and how the body naturally releases hormones for labour and birth. Dr. Buckley discusses the history of synthetic...
Published 11/19/24
In today’s episode, we chat with Emma, who shares her two distinct birth stories. Emma's first experience took place within the hospital system during COVID, where she faced challenges such as having an unknown midwife, being unable to bring her doula into the birth space, and not accessing the...
Published 11/05/24