In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina shares her detailed birth stories for all four of her children, from her initial hospital birth with an epidural to her empowering home births. She recounts how each experience influenced the next and discusses the importance of empowered, respectful care during childbirth. Gina covers the highs and lows of each experience, what each one taught her, and how her personal and professional experiences with birth have shaped her care as a birth worker. 

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:06 Gina's First Birth Story: Hospital Birth with Epidural

02:05 Navigating Pregnancy Fears and Induction Anxiety

05:43 Labor and Delivery Challenges

09:58 The Birth Experience: From Induction to Delivery

24:53 Postpartum Reflections and Confidence Struggles

26:39 Preparing for a Redemptive Second Birth

27:56 Transition to Home Birth During COVID-19

30:51 The Dream Home Birth Experience

38:16 The Importance of Controlling Your Birth Space

39:07 The Journey to a Serene Birth Experience

40:04 Navigating Anxiety and Expectations

42:01 The Unexpected Challenges of Labor

44:18 The Role of Support and Preparation

47:37 The Final Push and Birth

50:05 Reflecting on Birth Experiences

52:02 Lessons Learned and Future Plans

53:00 The Fourth Birth: A New Approach

01:01:17 The Fastest Labor Yet

01:12:30 Concluding Thoughts and Support Resources

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