Ada's first baby was born at home, attended by a midwife. The birth was uncomplicated, but she realized in retrospect that the way her midwife handled the birth of the placenta was problematic, and could have caused serious complications.

She knew when she conceived again, it would be just herself and her partner at the birth. And that's exactly what happened - in an off grid home, with no electricity and no running water! A testament to what's really the most important thing to have while giving birth: someone there you can really trust.

She says that she feels this birth was a powerful initiation for him, too.

You can follow Ada on Instagram @wildridgeherbfarm

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Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard

Transition music: My Way by Roa https://roa-music.com