Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Elana’s Birth Stories - Surprise Breech

Episode Overview:

Join your host Sophia as she interviews Elana, who shares her two unique birth stories. From navigating the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) to managing a low-lying placenta, Elana’s journey takes a dramatic turn with the discovery of a surprise breech birth. Together, they discuss:

• Using the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for family planning

• Managing a low-lying placenta during pregnancy

• Tools and strategies for addressing a hemorrhage

• The experience and emotions surrounding a surprise breech birth

Elana’s story highlights the resilience and strength of trusting the process, even when surprises arise.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)

• How Elana used FAM to plan her pregnancies and navigate her fertility journey.

2. Low-Lying Placenta

• The challenges and precautions she took with a low-lying placenta during pregnancy.

3. Hemorrhage Tools

• Insight into tools and techniques used to address hemorrhaging during her births.

4. Surprise Breech Birth

• Elana’s unexpected breech delivery and how her birth team managed it with confidence and care.

About Elana:

Elana lives in Sebastopol with her husband and two children. A former professional dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, she retired at 30 to pursue her passion for food and farming in Italy. Now, Elana combines her love for business and supporting entrepreneurs by running her own virtual bookkeeping business, Root to Rise Bookkeeping.

Elana’s Recommendations:

• Shiela (Midwife): https://comadresmidwifery.com/

• Kate Colleti: https://www.katecoletti.com/enlightenedbirth

• Jane Austin Yoga: https://janeaustinyoga.com/

• Dr. Stu’s Reteach Breech: http://www.birthinginstincts.com/reteach-breech

Connect with Elana:

• Website: https://roottorisebookkeeping.com/

• Instagram: @e__a__r

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

• Instagram:

• @sophiabirth

• @bayareahomebirth

• @bornwildmidwifery

• Facebook: Podcast Link

Final Thoughts:

Elana’s journey from ballet to bookkeeping and her powerful birth stories showcase the strength of intuition and adaptability. Her surprise breech birth reminds us of the importance of a skilled and supportive birth team. Whether you’re preparing for birth or curious about unique birth experiences, this episode offers insight and inspiration.

Stay Wild 🌳