For the 2nd episode for our MAMA Series, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how we’re preparing for our second birth—and why this time, things look radically different. After a C-section birth that was full of interventions, I knew I wanted something more intuitive, informed, and aligned with my body and values. We’ll talk about why we’re choosing an out-of-hospital birth, the surprising medical decisions I didn’t even know I had a say in the first time, and the real pregnancy symptoms no one warned me about. Plus, I’m sharing the actual conversations you should be having with your partner or support team before baby arrives—beyond the nursery paint colors and registry fluff. Whether you’re a first-time mama or preparing for birth again after trauma or uncertainty, I hope this episode meets you with honesty, encouragement, and practical support.

Episode Highlights, Show Notes + Recommendations on the Living Wisely Well Website

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