Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Ashley’s Birth Stories - Quick Births

Episode Overview:

Join your host Sophia as she chats with Ashley about her two fast and empowering birth experiences. Ashley reflects on her home birth, which she describes as natural, serene, magical, and a dream-like experience. Together, they explore topics such as GBS, tandem nursing, prodromal labor, anemia, and food sensitivities.

Ashley’s journey highlights the beauty of trusting your body and embracing birth without intervention. She’s now passionate about encouraging every mama to consider home birth and step into their own power during the birthing process.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Fast Births

• Ashley shares her two quick and empowering birth experiences and how they shaped her perspective on birth.

2. Home Birth

• How Ashley’s second birth at home was a transformative and magical experience, inspiring her to advocate for home birth for all mothers.

3. GBS (Group B Strep)

• Navigating GBS in pregnancy and making informed decisions.

4. Tandem Nursing

• Ashley’s journey of breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem nursing postpartum.

5. Prodromal Labor and Anemia

• Managing the challenges of prodromal labor and addressing anemia during pregnancy.

6. Food Sensitivities and Aspirin

• Insights into managing food sensitivities and the role of aspirin in supporting overall health.

About Ashley:

Ashley is a mom of two and a passionate advocate for home birth. Her serene and magical second birth experience inspired her to share her story and encourage other mothers to embrace the empowering possibilities of birthing at home. Ashley’s focus on natural health, tandem nursing, and holistic support reflects her commitment to thriving in motherhood.

Ashley’s Recommendations:

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (Book): A must-read for empowering birth stories and wisdom.

• Birth Without Fear (Book): Encouragement and support for all birthing parents.

• Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols (Book): A guide to nourishing yourself during pregnancy.

• Aspirin for Food Sensitivities:

• Health Natura Aspirin Powder

• Aspirin Info Post

Connect with Ashley:

• Instagram: @Coachashleys

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

• Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @ninabasker, @familyfocusdoulacare, @love.inlabor, @bornwildmidwifery

• Facebook: Podcast Link

Final Thoughts:

Ashley’s story is a testament to the power and beauty of trusting your body during birth. Her empowering and serene home birth experience serves as an inspiration for mothers everywhere to embrace their strength and consider home birth as a natural, transformative option.

Stay Wild 🌳