The Made To Flourish Podcast

Episode 14 Yasmina’s Homebirth Story Part 1


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In this episode, Yasmina shares her intimate and transformative home birth experience with her daughter, Ava Joy, who was born on December 11, a day earlier than her due date. The conversation begins with Yasmina recounting her challenging third trimester and signs of impending labor, including hormonal shifts and cramps. She describes her labor preparation, including chiropractic care and arrangements for childcare, leading to the early signs of labor with contractions. 

 

As labor progressed, Yasmina highlighted the importance of emotional support from her partner, Akeem, and the role of worship music in creating a calming atmosphere. The discussion unfolds further into the active stages of labor, touching on the use of various positions and pain relief methods, followed by the critical decision made with her midwife to break her water despite concerns about her baby's positioning, all driven by Yasmina's exhaustion. This candid sharing of experiences presents a raw and supportive glimpse into the realities of home births, emphasizing the emotional and physical journey of motherhood.

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