Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Stesha’s Birth Story - Normalizing Home Birth

Episode Overview:

Join your host Sophia as she interviews Stesha, a first-time mom and registered nurse, about her empowering home birth journey. Stesha shares her experience of choosing home birth, inspired by her sisters, and discusses her passion for nutrition, wellness, and empowering other first-time moms to advocate for the birth they deserve.

In this episode, they dive into topics like prenatal testing decisions, chiropractic care, Covid-era pregnancy, and what to do if the fetal ejection reflex doesn’t kick in during labor. Stesha’s story highlights the beauty and normalcy of home birth and encourages listeners to trust their bodies and birth choices.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Why Choose Home Birth?

• How witnessing her sisters’ home births inspired Stesha to pursue her own home birth experience.

2. Prenatal Testing Decisions

• Navigating options like Sneak Peek and choosing what felt right for her family.

3. Fetal Ejection Reflex

• Understanding what happens if this reflex doesn’t naturally activate during labor and how to navigate it.

4. Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy

• How chiropractic support from Acorn Chiropractic Club contributed to a healthy pregnancy and smooth labor.

5. Wellness and Nutrition

• Stesha’s insights into staying nourished during pregnancy, including her recommendation of Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols.

6. Covid and First-Time Motherhood

• Navigating pregnancy and postpartum during the Covid era with resilience and adaptability.

About Stesha:

Stesha is a first-time mom and registered nurse of almost ten years living in Sebastopol with her husband, her 13-month-old son, and her beloved cat. Her passion for wellness, nutrition, and empowered motherhood fuels her desire to help other moms feel confident and informed in their birth choices.

Stesha’s Recommendations:

• Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols: https://realfoodforpregnancy.com/book/

• Sneak Peek Prenatal Testing: https://sneakpeektest.com/

• Acorn Chiropractic Club: https://acornchiropractic.com/

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth: A must-read for empowering birth stories and education.

Connect with Stesha:

• Instagram: @steshabostock

• Email: [email protected]

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

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

• Facebook: Podcast Link

Final Thoughts:

Stesha’s journey is a beautiful reminder of the power of informed choice, preparation, and trusting your body. Her story serves as an inspiration for anyone considering home birth or seeking to normalize it as a safe and empowering option.

Stay Wild 🌳