Emily, a home birth midwife, shares her personal birth story after years of supporting others through theirs. While her birth didn't go as planned, she was able to advocate for herself and felt a strong sense of agency throughout the experience.

We discuss a wide range of topics, including how a midwife can "midwife" herself during her own birth and how to navigate a hospital birth experience. We end on a hopeful note with Emily's perspective that positive changes are underway in the world of medicalized birth.

You can find Emily @expectingwithemily and at www.expectingwithemily.com.

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Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard

Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto