In this episode of The Birth Unboxed Podcast, Jennifer shares her powerful and deeply personal birth journey across three very different experiences. She reflects on becoming pregnant with her first daughter at just 14 and the disempowering language used by the hospital, claiming her body was “too young” to give birth. Years later, as a married woman, she welcomed twin girls vaginally at 34 weeks following an induction for preeclampsia, this time navigating the stigmatizing label of a “geriatric pregnancy” due to her age. Finally, at 41, Jennifer birthed her fourth daughter in a birth center, supported by her husband, eldest daughter, and a midwife who trusted her body and the physiological birth process. This transformative birth, free from unnecessary intervention, highlights the importance of respectful, woman-centered care. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, empowerment, and reclaiming autonomy in birth.

In this episode of Birth Unboxed, Susan, a fertility and pediatric nutritionist, shares her two unique birth stories, both guided by midwives. Her first experience, a completely natural birth at a birth center, was everything she had hoped for. For her second birth, without access to a birth center, Susan delivered in a hospital with a midwife. Despite facing complications, including a retained placenta and postpartum hemorrhage requiring OB intervention and an overnight hospital stay, Susan reflects on the exceptional care and support she received. She also offers valuable advice for new moms, emphasizing the importance of preparing iron-rich foods for postpartum recovery. Susan opens up about the critical role her parents played in providing postpartum support, underscoring the value of a strong support system. She highly recommends midwifery care for its personalized and empowering approach to birth.

In this episode of Birth Unboxed, Erin from Australia shares her incredible journey through six births, each with its own story. The first five took place in hospitals, where she experienced a mix of care from OBs and midwives, navigating challenges and interventions along the way. But it was her sixth birth—a home birth with a private midwife—that became her dream experience.

In this episode of Birth Unboxed, we sit down with Agatha to hear her transformative first birth story in a UK hospital. Initially planning for a fully medicalized birth with all the pain relief options available, Agatha's plans took an unexpected turn when an epidural wasn’t available.

Introducing my new podcast, dedicated to exploring the deeply personal and often under-discussed topic of birth through candid interviews. Each episode features women sharing their unique birth stories, encompassing a wide range of experiences, from empowering and positive to challenging and transformative.

The intention behind this podcast is to create a safe space for listeners to reflect on their own experiences, learn from others, and ultimately foster a community that supports diverse narratives around childbirth. By showcasing the voices of mothers from different backgrounds, we hope to normalise conversations about the complexities of birth and address the stigma that can surround it.

In each episode, guests will delve into their feelings, fears, and the unexpected moments that shaped their journeys. Listeners can expect to hear everything from home births to hospital experiences, the impact of medical interventions, and the emotional aftermath of their birthing experiences.

Join me in this exploration of birth, where every story matters, and every voice deserves to be heard. Tune in to the podcast for an intimate look at the realities of motherhood, and let's break the silence together.