Welcome to another episode of The Mama Village! I’m your host, Ellen, and today we have a truly inspiring story that I can’t wait to share with you. In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce Hannah, who joins us to recount her incredible journey to a magical home birth after two very different hospital births.

Hannah’s story is both heartfelt and enlightening. She’ll take us through her experience of a traumatic hospital birth, which involved a cascade of interventions, and how this contrasted with the empowering hospital birth and then home birth which followed.

Diagnosed with gestational diabetes in each of her pregnancies, Hannah dove deep into research and self-advocacy to challenge this label, ensuring her home birth was as positive as she envisioned.

We’ll explore the significance of finding a midwife or healthcare practitioner who truly aligns with your values and the birth you dream of. Hannah also shares her profound insights on the power of supportive language during labour, revealing how her midwife’s encouragement helped her through a big emotional release.

Adding to the magic of her home birth, Hannah's other children were present, creating a deeply meaningful and family-centered experience. But her journey doesn’t end there; we’ll also dive into the realities of postpartum struggles and discuss the importance of preparing for a nourishing postpartum period.

Join us as we delve into Hannah’s story of transformation, empowerment, and the profound beauty of home birth.

Whether you’re a mama-to-be or just looking for inspiration, this episode is sure to leave you feeling uplifted and informed.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Midwives Cauldron Podcast on gestational diabetes episodes:

1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4s2vnvz6ZUtxoZXZ6Mj58p?si=5dzuTTiDRZadKvCf7l5ytw

2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uFokd2PlitplZUdHRZ5Ts?si=zJ0SXznYTK6DG_EjbJKR7g

The Great Birth Rebellion episode on gestational diabetes:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cnhNfsp4ZYmwiGJ86VxuU?si=MRoEiOX_QVi89zsvcONYXQ

The Great Birth Rebellion episode on small/big babies including accuracy of scans in late pregnancy for estimating baby's size:

1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1S52SSNWKwdejR9T7Mdht4?si=x6h2uv97RjSfNqoXpxl45Q

2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iAqN2NyhzWhmmQRwuIWFy?si=XxOcdMLmQq6XslUtHBmcqg

Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols

Home Birth Australia & Home Birth Queensland, Home Birth Gympie Facebook pages

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. Any information discussed in this podcast should not replace the advice of your professional healthcare provider. This podcast is designed for general information only and is not specific to individual needs. Please seek advice from your professional healthcare provider if you have any concerns regarding your pregnancy, birth or postpartum.