S2 EP: 21 Kirah - First Time Mum, Homebirth, CMP, POTS, Autism, CPTSD, Second Degree Tear, HG, Sensitive Care Plan, Breastfeeding Challenges.
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In this episode, we sit down with Kirah, a first-time mum who chose to give birth at home. Kirah opens up about her unique journey, navigating various health challenges, including POTS, autism, and C-PTSD. She shares the pivotal moment when she switched care providers midway through her pregnancy, ultimately opting for a homebirth through the Community Midwifery Program (CMP). Kirah reveals her fears surrounding hospital births, expressing how the thought of leaving her safe space for an...
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