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Why Your Birth Choices Matter: How to Pick a Midwife and Decide if Home Birth is Right for You

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  • This episode explores home birth and empowering women to make informed birthing choices. Midwife Assistant Megan shares insights on switching to home birth late in pregnancy, emphasizing trust, safety, and communication. She highlights the importance of overcoming societal pressures, trusting instincts, and addressing financial concerns through creative solutions like payment plans or cost-sharing organizations. Megan also emphasizes the inner growth that comes with birth, encouraging women to focus on essentials like midwifery, bodywork, and nutrition. Her message centers on valuing the transformative birth process and simplifying parenting by prioritizing connection and trust over societal expectations.
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:15 Megan’s journey into midwifery
    05:30 Why women choose home birth
    09:20 Addressing fears about home birth safety
    14:45 Switching to home birth late in pregnancy
    20:30 Overcoming partner or family objections
    25:50 Trusting your instincts in birth
    30:10 Managing financial concerns for home birth
    37:45 The importance of inner work during pregnancy
    42:00 Simplifying parenting: Focus on essentials
    47:00 Final thoughts on trusting yourself and valuing birth
    53:35 Closing remarks
    Keywords:
    - Home birth
    - Midwife care
    - Natural birth
    - Birth planning
    - Pregnancy decisions
    - Holistic healthcare
    - Parenting decisions
    - Birth options
    - Family values
    - Alternative birth choices
    ...more
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    To Flourish PodcastBy Juliette Fruci