In this episode, we have the joy of chatting with Olivia and Will, parents to sweet 7-week-old baby Audrey.

Olivia and Will share the story of their journey to choosing home birth, planning for it, and then discovering at 37 weeks pregnant that it was no longer a viable option for them.

Olivia is a neonatal nurse in the NICU - so she sees all the things that can go wrong. This was part of the reason why she and Will didn’t want to be a hospital for Audrey’s birth. She’s also very transparent about not being 100% confident in the decision and having reservations about sharing their plans with others for fear of judgement and less than powerful conversation.

It’s also wild to hear the difference in healthcare costs and options in different countries (see show notes on our website for an email from Olivia all about it). Olivia and Will live in Australia and while planning their home birth they only spent about $60 for a general practitioner visit and the cost of a birthing pool. Whether they chose to birth at home or in the hospital, it would be free!

After they learned they could no longer have a home birth, they worked on finding peace with the situation and preparing themselves for having an amazing birth experience despite the change in plans. Olivia still labored most of the time at home, before traveling to the birthing center where they had their daughter Audrey.

Olivia and Will are such a beautiful couple and we’re so happy to have connected with them to share their inspiring story on the podcast!

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In today's episode we're talking with Deanne Ziadie, an amazing mama with a beautiful birth story.

Dee planned for a home birth and ended up being transferred to a hospital. Despite the change in plans, Dee made the conscious choice to surrender her need to control the situation and let her baby lead the way.

The result was the peaceful and healthy birth of her daughter, Seren.

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What happens when you retell your birth story nine years later, with no notes and no prep?

In this episode, we revisit Maya’s home birth story, which took place the same week that we launched the Doing It At Home podcast. We sit down to share the story again, nine years later, straight from memory. Then, we compare this new retelling to our original 2016 recording, just one week postpartum.

Here's what you'll hear in this episode:

The core details we remembered clearly vs. the ones that faded.

Surprising differences between then and now.

Perspective shifts after nearly a decade of parenting and another home birth.

What this experiment shows about how birth stories evolve with time.

How would your birth story sound if you retold it today?

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What happens when labor begins with a jolt and never lets up?

Katie and Chris McGrath return to the podcast to share the electrifying home birth story of their daughter, Molly. If you caught their first episode you’ll remember their playful vibe and thoughtful prep. This time, we dive into what actually went down (spoiler: it’s real, raw, fast, and filled with heart).

From Jurassic Park inspired affirmations to a quiet, candle-lit bathroom birth (complete with their dog at their side), this episode is about trust, presence, and leaning all the way in. Chris opens up about his role as a first-time birth partner, while Katie shares how she navigated a no-warning, full-throttle labor that left no time for games or playlists.

Tune in for a story that’s both cinematic and soul-stirring, with just enough geekery to make it classic DIAH.

In this episode you'll hear about:

Fast, intense home birth stories

Natural labor without early labor signs

How to create and use birth affirmations

The emotional power of partner support

Pets at birth: what happened with their dog

Giving birth in the bathroom (and loving it)

Using humor and fandom (hello, Jurassic Park) for labor strength

A first-time dad’s honest take on the birth experience

Creating sacred space with low lighting, affirmations, and presence

How their home birth experience transformed their postpartum journey

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We’re back! After months of sharing rebroadcasts, we’re stepping into a new season of Doing It At Home with fresh energy and intention. In this short announcement episode, we share why we’re back on the mics, what you can expect moving forward, and how you can plug in to support the show.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

Why we’re bringing fresh content back to the feed

Our new cadence: 1 new episode each month 

Weekly connection through emails, clips, and videos on social

The best ways you can support the show and stay connected

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We’re back with another special series, diving into one powerful theme at the heart of home birth journeys. This time: First Time Birth Stories.

Why would a labor and delivery nurse choose home birth?

There are quite a few reasons, at least for today’s guest Corrie Oyinloye. Corrie has been a labor and delivery nurse for 10 years. And two years ago, she chose home birth for the birth of her daughter, Rachel. (*Dates as of original recording).

Corrie’s story also includes creating the space for her husband Gabe to feel confident in the decision, a move to a different state, prodromal labor, a cervical lip, occipito posterior position of baby and a double nuchal cord. 

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We’re back with another special series, diving into one powerful theme at the heart of home birth journeys. This time: First Time Birth Stories.

What helped you when you were preparing for home birth?

For Paige, “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth” and Doing It At Home podcast were two of the biggest resources in her journey.

In Paige’s submitted audio story, she walks us through her preconception journey as well as the planning for home birth and the birth of her son, Cole.

Themes and topics from Paige’s story:

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We’re back with another special series, diving into one powerful theme at the heart of home birth journeys. This time: First Time Birth Stories.

This episode is part two of our conversation with Christie Andersen, our first-time mom planning her home birth while her husband Ryan had been stationed in Korea throughout the whole pregnancy. And a lot has changed since our last conversation!

For one, we had a baby! Little Charlotte has since stepped on the scene, and we get to hear all about her grand entrance.

Christie shares Ryan’s homecoming, anxiety around whether or not she’d actually go into labor while he was home, and how she dealt with the pressure of all the calls and texts inquiring as to baby’s arrival.

We get to hear the whole process, as it’s still fresh in her mind (Charlotte is just 2 weeks old now! They welcomed their baby girl into the world from the comfort of their home along with Christie’s mother, a close friend, a midwife, a doula and 2 midwife assistants (quite the full house, which we can relate to!).

One of my favorite takeaways from Christie’s story is “be open, go with the flow.” It sounds simple, but it’s incredibly profound and relevant when it comes to birthing babies.

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We’re back with another special series, diving into one powerful theme at the heart of home birth journeys. This time: First Time Birth Stories.

What does it look like to fully trust your instincts and choose a new birth path halfway through pregnancy — while your partner is deployed across the world?

In this episode we're talking with Christie Andersen about her home birth. Christie was pregnant at the time of our recording, just days away from giving birth. We were incredibly excited that Christie wanted to share her homebirth story with us and let us into her experience as a soon-to-be-mom. On top of all of that magic, Christie was excitedly awaiting the return of her husband, who was on active duty and heading back home that very evening.

This is a great story because it’s ongoing. Christie Andersen is pregnant - in fact just a couple of days away from her due date at the time of this interview. So this is our first “before and after” style interview where we’re talking to a mom who is actively planning and preparing for her home birth (her first!).

Christie’s husband Ryan was deployed right after they found out they were pregnant. Christie originally intended for a hospital birth but decided to make the switch around 20 weeks, in a bold move to follow her heart and trust her body.

Even though he’s been thousand of miles away for the entire pregnancy, Ryan has been fully supportive of Christie in her process of transitioning to home birth planning and was traveling home for the birth at the exact moment we were chatting with Christie on the phone for our interview.

So already Christie’s story is an amazing one - planning a home birth and also representing the community of women and families who experience pregnancies and births often without spouses or other family present because of active military duty. We’re so honored to share her journey and excited to bring you the rest in part 2!

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We’re back with another special series, diving into one powerful theme at the heart of home birth journeys. This time: First Time Birth Stories.

What if your surprise pregnancy at 38 turned into the most empowering experience of your life?

In this episode we're talking with Tammy Williams. Tammy is a 38 year old first time mom who chose to have her baby at home. She is an amazing momma who approached her home birth without fear, and had a magic experience.

If Tammy could, she would shout from every rooftop about how awesome her home birth experience was and how every woman can give birth without fear. Since finding every rooftop would take some time, having her on our “podcast rooftop” will suffice for now.

Unsure of whether or not she’d be able to get pregnant, Tammy had a surprise first pregnancy at 38. In a circumstance where many women might find themselves fearful and worried about the risks, Tammy powered up and she and her partner David decided on home birth after a close friend who was also pregnant at the same time shared her intentions of having a home birth.

Overwhelmed with emotion in an amazing way, Tammy sought out empowering information and resources with the support of her midwives that she selected from a nearby birthing center.

Tammy is a powerful example of knowing her body and trusting the inner voice. To her, home birth is such an important opportunity to strengthen all aspect of your life from your relationship to your partner to how you raise your children.

And through the course of her journey, she has actually inspired, influenced and encouraged other women and families in their home birth experiences as a resource and friend.

“I truly believe that by sharing these stories we can educate women about the importance of birthing without fear and helping to change the stigma around home birth,” says Tammy.

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