
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen shares her journey through two very different birth experiences — a hospital birth with her first child and a home birth with her second. She reflects on the unique challenges, emotions, and empowering moments of each experience, highlighting how preparation, support, and personal choice shaped her labor and delivery.
Kristen discusses the role of hydration and nutrition during pregnancy, the variety of induction methods and interventions like membrane sweeps, castor oil, and Pitocin, and how these impacted her labor. She emphasizes the importance of emotional support, mental readiness, and understanding that every birth is unique.
Listeners will gain insight into the contrasting environments of hospital and home births, practical tips for preparation, and encouragement to trust their instincts while navigating pregnancy and labor. This episode is a celebration of motherhood, empowerment, and the beauty found in each birth story.
Snag a copy of The OrganiMama’s Guide to Pregnancy 20% off with code PODCAST.
Check out OrganiBaby for everything you need to know to welcome your little one, including everything I love and use for my own babies! Use code PODCAST for 20% off.
Snag a copy of any of the OrganiMama guides 20% off with code PODCAST.
Check out my website with more resources for toxin free living and weekly blog posts for more learning!
Follow along on instagram @the.organimama and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive content and lots of fun!
By Kristen van Gilse5
2929 ratings
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen shares her journey through two very different birth experiences — a hospital birth with her first child and a home birth with her second. She reflects on the unique challenges, emotions, and empowering moments of each experience, highlighting how preparation, support, and personal choice shaped her labor and delivery.
Kristen discusses the role of hydration and nutrition during pregnancy, the variety of induction methods and interventions like membrane sweeps, castor oil, and Pitocin, and how these impacted her labor. She emphasizes the importance of emotional support, mental readiness, and understanding that every birth is unique.
Listeners will gain insight into the contrasting environments of hospital and home births, practical tips for preparation, and encouragement to trust their instincts while navigating pregnancy and labor. This episode is a celebration of motherhood, empowerment, and the beauty found in each birth story.
Snag a copy of The OrganiMama’s Guide to Pregnancy 20% off with code PODCAST.
Check out OrganiBaby for everything you need to know to welcome your little one, including everything I love and use for my own babies! Use code PODCAST for 20% off.
Snag a copy of any of the OrganiMama guides 20% off with code PODCAST.
Check out my website with more resources for toxin free living and weekly blog posts for more learning!
Follow along on instagram @the.organimama and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive content and lots of fun!

4,841 Listeners

2,050 Listeners

14,727 Listeners