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Vigorous women are strong, healthy, and full of energy! The bible says the Hebrew women gave birth so quickly that the midwives couldn't make it on time to carry out Pharaoh's orders of killing the male children. The midwives said it was because the women were "vigorous".
“The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women,” the midwives replied. “They are more vigorous and have their babies so quickly that we cannot get there in time.”
In this episode I share my first 3 birth stories along with facts about birth that I can't seem to get away from! Most young women are healthy and vibrant during pregnancy making them a perfect candidate for a birth outside of the hospital. The need for constant monitoring, testing and invasive exams is irrelevant and needs to stop. The fear mongering that comes with pregnancy isn't necessary. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing if we will leave it alone and let it develop and progress on its own. We need to stop treating pregnancy as though it is a disease to be treated and rather a natural part of our physiological make-up.
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Why women now give birth on their back
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In Your Own Time by Dr. Sara Wickham

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"Having a miscarriage and experiencing that with her (Jennifer's midwife) totally, just radically changed what that relationship should be like. You know, between a woman and her caregiver. And that solidified it. I mean if I wasn't sure if I wanted to have a midwife, or a home birth or birth center, that..... and my husband was really impressed too because......she really ministered to him during that time so that was important. And you don't think about that because you're grieving yourself. But she also prioritized him so that was special."
Jennifer is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a family friend that has been there for me when I needed help with breastfeeding, and knowledgeable in so many areas when it comes to making decisions for your body and baby. She is very passionate about her work and wants to get to the root of things.
Jennifer's perspective changed so radically about birth from her first child to her third child that she went from lying about her epidural wearing off to embracing an all natural home birth where pain meds weren't even an option. She gave birth to her first child when they were still giving episiotomies as though they were mandatory and despite her wishes of not wanting an episiotomy or Pitocin with her second child, she ended up being given both right after having the conversation with the OB.
Oxytocin is a hormone that causes us to trust, become vulnerable and to become submissive (ok, not in a bad way ladies!) to those around us who are supposed to be taking care of us. You’re not in a place to advocate for yourself due to oxytocin. Because of this natural hormone and the state of vulnerability women are in, there can be a breech of power from caregivers who want to speed up a process that is working just fine, even when the birthing mom says she's ok with longer labor and doesn't want the extra meds.
I love how Jennifer explained oxytocin and its effects on women during labor. It has given me an even broader perspective on the vulnerable state women are in while bringing their child into the world.
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"Animals don't do this with epidurals in their spines!" Haha, so very true.
Natural childbirth is an innate ability that God has given every woman. Our bodies know exactly what to do without any interventions. Almost every woman, for some crazy reason, wants to experience a natural, physiological birth despite the horror stories they've seen on TV and heard from their well-meaning friends. It is something that is built into us by The Designer and when a woman is able to fulfill that desire, she feels empowered and satisfied.
Birth is 99% mental. Preparing yourself mentally for the birthing experience you desire and voicing those desires to your spouse, doula, doctor, midwife, and/or whoever is helping you through labor is very important.
Also in this episode, we discuss what a physiological birth is versus a natural birth. Are you actually advocating for a physiological birth but calling it a natural birth? Know the difference and educate yourself on what your options are.
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Link to the article about what a physiological birth is and what it isn't: Supporting Healthy and Normal Physiologic Childbirth: A Consensus Statement by ACNM, MANA, and NACPM

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“.....and that was because the amount of education that came with my midwife and the amount of attention to detail in care and informed consent which was some thing that I lost a little bit of in my hospital experience that was all worth it to do it at home”
Midwives are trained to help you set an atmosphere and labor in peace and joy. Their knowledge of how to help you calm your fears, answer questions, change your diet, get into positions, listen to your voice during labor, and encourage you to keep going is a priceless gift.
Delana chose a hospital birth with her first and labored for 36 hours with four hours of pushing! Spontaneous pushing by the mother during labor is something that naturally happens when baby is in the pelvis and in position. In hospitals, most women are "coached" on when to push simply because they are "10 cm dilated". That is not always the time a mother needs to push.
In turn, mama's are pushing before their bodies are ready to push as in Delana's case and causes much more damage to our bodies.
With her second birth she chose home birth and experienced a supernatural high that had her laughing and joking with her midwives for over an hour while she was 9cm!! Natural labor releases surges of oxytocin and endorphins that can actually block pain and help give your body the break it needs to finish the race!
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When Carly went into labor with her first and opted for an epidural, she didn't know that being forced to lay flat on her back would cause her baby to get "stuck" and eventually end in a c-section. After feeling like her body had failed her and her daughter, she thought her dream of a natural, vaginal birth was lost.
She began to research. She found out that she could in fact have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
When she got pregnant with her second baby, she learned what questions to ask her provider and what answers to listen for. She needed to know if her OB was REALLY an advocate for a VBAC or just giving her an answer she wanted to hear (bait and switch). She quickly learned that her provider was not ACTUALLY an advocate for VBACs despite saying he was. After experiencing a scary health scan, God gave her the peace she needed to switch providers at 28 weeks and prepare for her natural birth, no matter the outcome.
Her story is one that every woman needs to hear who is faced with wanting a natural birth after a c-section. Not only is it physically possible, it should be encouraged and you should be supported in your decisions by your healthcare provider.
Carly shares very educational information on her podcast, Labor Lessons. Practical advice from a woman who has experienced both the highs and lows of labor and delivery.
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The VBAC Link - helpful questions to ask your doctor about a VBAC to find out if they are VBAC friendly or VBAC tolerant

When Jenna was offered an induction at full term with her first pregnancy, she was all for it! She was ready to meet her son and get back to not being.....pregnant. Little did she know what induction really meant. Once her Pitocin induced labor finally kicked into gear, her contractions were uncontrollable, very suddenly! She felt out of control and frustrated trying to deliver her baby without a sense of reality. Because of the interventions offered to her that day, she landed back in the hospital from complications from the catheter. After experiencing such a hard recovery from that experience, and not being informed of the side affects, she decided to prepare herself for an all natural birth with her second and third child. She had full support from her husband and they set out to have the birth they desired. A natural one. Her story is one of redemption and empowerment and proof that women can handle childbirth when they are left alone to labor the way their bodies were intended. Be encouraged by her story!
Jenna is passionate about motherhood. She is a motherhood coach and has written her very own motherhood manuals. From pregnancy to the toddler years, if you have a question, she has an answer for you! She also offers one-on-one coaching to mother's who need more help navigating motherhood with little ones.
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Harper Grace Hutton made her arrival July 7, 2022! I share how her birth went, what God encouraged me with through the process, and what it was like to have our fourth home birth at age 35!
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