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Holistic PregnancyThe Power of Storytelling & Healing Birth Trauma | with Katelyn FuscoIn this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, I am joined by Katelyn Fusco, host of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. Katelyn and I dive into the power of storytelling in birth and motherhood; we talk about how storytelling has always been one of the primary ways women have shared wisdom, processed experiences, and passed down knowledge—especially when it comes to birth.We explore how the stories we tell ourselves about our births shape our identity as mothers, and how consciously revisiting and reframing those stories can reconnect us to our intuition instead of keeping us stuck in...
2025-12-231h 01
Happy HomebirthEp 298: Entering Motherhood with Homebirth and StorytellingHey there Happy Homebirthers, I’ve got a fun little treat for you for this week. Instead of our usual interview setup, I wanted to share a podcast that I was on recently. My friend Sarah at Entering Motherhood recently had me on her show to discuss homebirth and storytelling–particularly healing through storytelling. These are two of my favorite topics, so I wanted to give you a chance to listen in. I’ll link Sarah’s podcast and instagram, so you can follow along for more of her incredible content. Enjoy!
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2025-10-271h 03Happy HomebirthEp 292: Husbands weigh in - supporting postpartum healing, nutrition & homebirth w/ Eric Stein of Restorative RootsHusbands, what can you tangibly do to support your wife during postpartum, especially those first few critical weeks?
And today we’re having a GUEST interviewer! My very own hero of a husband, Thomas Fusco. Thomas will be taking over the interview reins as he sits down with a father-to-father chat with Eric Stein, CEO of Restorative Roots, and husband to Holly Stein, last week’s podcast guest. If you didn’t hear my interview with Holly, make sure to click the link in the show notes and give it a listen next. Moms, this week’s dad c...
2025-09-0850 min
If Only I Were WiserGetting Informed + Empowered for your Homebirth | Katelyn FuscoKatelyn Fusco is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant. She has seen birth from many angles (literally), and knows the impact this transformative event can have on you, your baby and your entrance into motherhood for the first, second or fifteenth time. This knowledge is what spurred Katelyn to create Happy Homebirth: A brand dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging homebirth mothers. Through birth stories and expert interviews on the podcast to intimate education and coaching inside of her childbirth education programs, Katelyn's goal is to provide mothers with the tools to empower themselves...
2024-07-2846 min
The Hormone Puzzle Podcast - Learn How to Solve Your Infertility Puzzle to Get and Stay PregnantHomebirth Preparation with Katelyn FuscoBecause getting pregnant is only half the battle, staying pregnant is the other half. For this season, we've decided to add a special episode every month dedicated about how to have a healthy happy pregnancy, birth and postpartum. If you are still in the process of fighting infertility and you feel triggered by this episode, please skip it until you are ready. Episode #276 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast is a special episode where our guest speaker Katelyn Fusco talks about Homebirth Preparation. Each month one episode is dedicated for pregnant...
2023-11-2838 min
Healing Trauma MamasEp. 31 Perspective Shifts, Belief, and Sweet Friendships with Katelyn FuscoJoin me as I talk with my sweet friend Katelyn Fusco from the Happy Homebirth Podcast. Katelyn and I dive into the power of Belief, changes in our perspectives, and the unexpected sweet and ordained friendship between the two of us.
Find Katelyn's podcast and website here:
Happy Homebirth Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBsT6QKc1OjIDRNSqo3Ww?si=63058f3d17e94e67
https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/
Teachers Mentioned:
Ben Edwards: https://veritasmedical.com/podcast/
Dan Mohler: School of Kingdom Living:
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Andrew Womack: https://www.awmi.net/audio...
2023-10-151h 16Happy HomebirthEp 248: Game-Time Birth Decisions with Katelyn and Thomas FuscoWhat happens when you live and breathe homebirth, but you can't quite visualize how you want your birth to unfold.
Today I (Katelyn) am sitting down with my husband Thomas to share the birth story of our precious son, Thomas Jr.
For our previous birth stories:
Lillian's Birth
Janie's Birth
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2023-09-181h 32
The Wildly Capable ShowHomebirth—addressing your fears, discussing the benefits, and sharing our experiences with Katelyn Fusco of the Happy HomebirthIn this episode, we sat down with Katelyn Fusco of the Happy Homebirth. We discuss, you guessed it, homebirth. Katelyn shares her experience as a birth attendant and the knowledge she gained from hosting the Happy Homebirth Podcast. Tune in to hear the risks vs. benefits of birthing a baby at home, Joey's perspective of the homebirth experience, the shocking statistics of VBACs, the difference between homebirth midwives vs. hospital midwives, the cascade of interventions, and more. Find the Happy HomebirthInstagram // @happyhomebirthpodcastWebsite // https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/Podcast // https://www.myhappyhomebirth.c...
2023-07-261h 16Happy HomebirthEncore: Emily Catches Her Own BabyDid you know that you could be so intimately aware of what's going on in your labor that you could be the one to reach down and catch your own baby?
I sure didn't with my first daughter, and there's absolutely no way I would have been able to take the death grip off of my husband to do any such thing.
But Emily... Emily planned and prepared for a mindful homebirth, and her goal was to catch her own baby (her first birth!). She was a founding member of Happy Homebirth Academy, and I'm so excited to say that dar...
2023-07-1055 min
Informed Pregnancy PodcastKatelyn Fusco: 'Happy Homebirth Fix'Childbirth educator, home birth mother, and experienced home birth attendant Katelyn Fusco has seen birth from every angle (literally). She knows the impact that a birth experience can have on you, your baby, and your entrance into motherhood. Katelyn shares her wealth of knowledge about pregnancy and birth and gives us insight into her own experiences as well as the upcoming home birth plan for her third child.
Follow Katelyn Fusco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhomebirthpodcast/
Read about dogs and birth, "doggy doulas", on the Informed Pregnancy blog: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/single-post/dog...
2023-05-1837 minHappy HomebirthEp 228: Midline (R)evolution: Evolution of The Lip and Tongue Tie with Michale Chatham, Dr. Molly and Natalie HealyTongue and lip ties... are they a nothing-burger, all-important, or perhaps misunderstood?
This week we're speaking with Michale Chatam, the clinical mystic, Dr. Molly of Living Adjusted and Natalie Healy, IBCLC. This conversation was recorded... a YEAR ago... and was somehow lost... I have searched for it so many times and couldn't find it, and suddenly, I found it... and I can't help but thinking that this is being released right on time.
We'll be discussing the lens-changes that make all the difference in the world when it comes to how we, along with our babies, are flowing in the wo...
2023-05-081h 12
HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE45: How an Empowered Birth Can Create Empowered Motherhood with Katelyn Fusco from Happy HomebirthWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I’m having Katelyn Fusco, a childbirth educator, homebirth mama of two, and host of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. We’re having an honest conversation about birth experiences in the United States and the choices available to women during this transformative time.Join us as we explore the importance of creating a positive, empowering birth experience and starting motherhood with confidence.In this episode:[04:37] Katelyn’s journey to homebirth advocate and educator [17:37] Why we should reclaim the value and joy of motherh...
2023-04-2357 min
Simple Farmhouse Life175. Answering Your Homebirth Questions | Katelyn Fusco of Happy Homebirth PodcastBased on the questions I received on Instagram, you all are just as excited about this homebirth episode with Katelyn as I am! No matter where you are on the spectrum of homebirth—curious about it, preparing for your first or second homebirth, or a veteran homebirth mama—this episode addresses all of it.
We speak to the mom who is wondering if homebirth is possible for her, the mom preparing her body and mind for an upcoming birth, the mom trying to find the right care provider, the mom dealing with unsupportive family.
As a mot...
2023-03-091h 05Happy HomebirthEp 219: Katelyn’s Third Trimester UpdateThis week I'm sharing all of the updates! From pregnancy to family to business... I want to give you a peek of what's going on in my world.
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2023-02-2758 min
Innate Wisdom PodcastEverything You Need to Know About Home Birth with Katelyn FuscoToday's episode features Katelyn Fusco, a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, experienced home birth attendant, and the host and creator of the Happy Home Birth Podcast. She has dedicated herself to providing support, education and encouragement to those seeking to give birth at home through her podcast and comprehensive childbirth education program, Happy Homebirth Academy. If you’ve been thinking about home birth or just want to become more empowered in the birthing process in general, regardless of where you’re choosing to birth, this episode is for you.Listen to Hear More About:- The...
2023-01-0958 minHormone Healing RDHappy Homebirth with Katelyn FuscoIn this episode, I am talking with Katelyn Fusco of the Happy Homebirth Podcast to answer your questions about homebirth! Katelyn is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant. She has seen birth from many angles (literally), and knows the impact this transformative event can have on you, your baby and your entrance into motherhood for the first, second or fifteenth time. This knowledge is what spurred Katelyn to create Happy Homebirth: A brand dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging homebirth mothers. Through birth stories and expert interviews on the podcast to intimate education a...
2022-11-071h 15Happy HomebirthEp 152: Tough Births Can Be Empowering, Too!What has more of an impact- the exact details of your labor, or the way you feel you were treated throughout?
This week we’re speaking with Katelynn Bolt, a mother whose births were both difficult, yet she was left feeling quite differently about herself and her experience based on her care providers and support.
*I’ll be taking a little winter break from releasing episodes. This will be the last episode I release in 2021, as I plan to take some time off in December and January to focus on some other aspects of Happ...
2021-12-061h 16Happy HomebirthEp 145: Leslie and Kevin‘s Birthing Journey
Did you feel ready, or prepared when becoming pregnant for the first time? What about the second, or third? This week we’re speaking with Leslie and Kevin, in what’s become lovingly referred to as the mammoth episode… yeah, it’s a long one, but it’s so full of beauty. We cover so many topics— birthing abroad, prenatal depression, postpartum psychosis, and then… that deep knowing that there’s another baby you’re meant to have.
She and Kevin got married, later decided Kevin would attend seminary in the Netherlands. They moved there, planning t...
2021-10-111h 51
Hopeful Birth PodcastEpisode 008: Katelyn FuscoIn this episode number eight, not only do we get to hear Katelyn Fusco’s beautiful homebirth stories, but we also get to hear of the moments when she began her walk with God. Katelyn walked me through how her faith changed between the births of her two girls, and it is powerful. Katelyn is the host of the Happy Homebirth Podcast, which is one of my go-to podcasts, and she also sweetly helped me get this podcast started, so it’s a privilege to have her on to share about her birth expe...
2021-06-1559 minHappy HomebirthEp 127: Maple Syrup and Two Sweet Homebirths]
What happens when you’ve desired and planned for a homebirth for a decade… but then you’re faced with a long, intense exhausting labor? How do you cope with what you’ve wanted, yet what you’re experiencing?
This week we’re speaking with Caitlin Ackermann, who met her midwife in her high school health class. She’s experienced two vastly different births, and she’s going to share them both with us today. Caitlin’s stories show the two extremes of labor, so you know there will be so much to glean from this one.
2021-05-3159 minHappy HomebirthEp 125: Brittany’s Untouched Birth Works BestWhich leads to better outcomes do you think, high amounts of unpersonalized intervention… or… space? Space to allow a mother’s body to do what it was designed to do?
This week we’re speaking with Miss Brittany Pride, a mother of 4 daughters and new member of the homebirth community. Through Brittany’s stories, we’ll learn what style of care worked best for her and her family.
Before we jump in, let me take a moment to welcome all of the new students who took advantage of the Mother’s Day sale and join...
2021-05-1757 minHappy HomebirthEp 123: A Secret Homebirth After 2 CesareansWhat do you do when your doctors don’t believe in your body, but you do? What happens when hospital policy is so counter to your own beliefs that you have to be constantly on guard and fighting for your rights? Where do you turn?
This week we’re speaking with Julie, who was faced with a number of situations and circumstances that required intense decision-making for herself and her family. I know there are so many mothers out there who are hoping and planning to have successful homebirths after cesarean sections… I know this episode is...
2021-05-0358 minHappy HomebirthEp 116: Unexpected Pregnancy, A Husband's Deployment, and Reframing BirthWhat do you do when you become pregnant unexpectedly…and your husband is scheduled to deploy…and you have two littles at home to take care of? For Holly, this was her reality. You’ll hear how Holly managed her last pregnancy and birth, along with her learning process related to hormone health. It’s a fascinating episode!
And before we jump in, I want to take just a moment to thank our reviewer of the week, mama bookworm.
Mama book worm, thank you SO much for taking the time. It means so much to me. If you’l...
2021-03-151h 13Happy HomebirthEp 115:Covid Positive at 37 Weeks... Where Will Kate Give Birth?So many people have chosen to forgo the hospital for childbirth because of Covid… but what happens when you’re planning an out of hospital birth and test positive for covid…at 37 weeks?
That’s what happened to Kate, and it was quite a difficult time for her, as you’ll see. But you’ll also see that Kate’s quite resourceful, and her experience certainly makes for an action-packed episode.
In fact, topics covered in this episode include: teen pregnancy, a forced induction, unexpected pregnancy, testing covid positive at 37 weeks, birth center birth...
2021-03-081h 09Happy HomebirthEp 114: Pivoting in Birth and Preparing for Postpartum with Pure Motherhood Co.How do we prepare for the unknowns of birth and postpartum in a holistic, positive way, even when we know that we can’t control every aspect of our experience?
This week we’re speaking with Jenny and Wendy, sisters and owners of Pure Motherhood Co. Jenny and Wendy have experienced their fair share of birth plan pivots, and they’re teamed up to provide resources for mothers from pregnancy through postpartum regarding the process. I know you’ll enjoy this conversation. Stick around until the end—so many amazing nuggets are shared!
Before we...
2021-03-0139 minHappy HomebirthEp 112: A Homebirth Not in Your Home: Kadie's Airbnb Birth
When you imagine your homebirth, what do you picture? Where are you? Maybe you’re laboring in your bedroom, your kitchen or living room…. But… do you picture yourself giving birth in a home other than your own? Sometimes it happens, my friends, and we’ll learn today with Kadie’s birth story.
Kadie and Sarah, two sisters and two of my favorite gals, are going to share the very interesting, sometimes very difficult journey Kadie had to face throughout her pregnancy, and even labor. But… as you’ll learn, a plan came together and Kadie was...
2021-02-151h 15Happy HomebirthEp 111: Nicole Attempts a Homebirth After a Previous Hospital TransportWhen your first homebirth turns into a transport, what do you do with baby #2? Do you plan for the hospital, or attempt another homebirth?
Today we’ll be speaking with Nicole, who had to decide just that— should I try again at home?
Now before we jump into the episode, I want to remind you of some super exciting news. This week I’m hosting a free learning event— Homebirth Mythbusters: The 5 myths you need to bust to have a happy homebirth. This masterclass is perfect for you, whether you’ve already chosen to give birth a...
2021-02-081h 04Happy HomebirthEp 109: Prepare Your Partner for Homebirth with The Paternal PartnerDid your spouse have any quality resources to help him prepare for homebirth?
Today, we have the privilege of speaking to the man behind the coolest YouTube find ever, The Paternal Partner. Sam Evans, a homebirth dad of two has taken the guesswork out of the dad birth prep. This episode is full of insight when it comes to partner preparation, and Sam gives us some incredible tips and resources along the way.
This episode is so perfectly aligned with some crazy exciting news I have for you all. There’s a new *to...
2021-02-0140 minHappy HomebirthEp 107: Ready to Unpop! Two Homebirth Stories and An "Unpopular" Book with Tori SmithWhat unpopular child birthing or childrearing practice do you partake in? Homebirth? Cloth diapering? Bed sharing? I find myself checking many of these boxes… and truth be told, these “unpopular” choices are actually gaining popularity!
I’m so excited for today’s interview with Tori, who is a homebirth mother to two, and author of the new book Ready to Unpop. She dives into the “unpopular” practices in her book, and sheds light on the benefits and why mothers may choose to make those decisions. She’ll be sharing her two birth stories with us, and then explaining how this led...
2021-01-1841 minHappy HomebirthEp 103:Emotional Midwifery Support, Homebirth Childbirth Education, and a More Intense Second Labor
You're listening to Episode 103 of the Happy Homebirth podcast!
Today's episode features Elena, who was interviewed previously in episode 46:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537?i=1000453404935
After having a hospital birth with her first daughter, Elena knew with her second pregnancy that she would be giving birth at home. It took her several years to feel ready to have another child, but in the meantime she continued to prepare and educate herself even further regarding birth.
Once she became pregnant, Elena committed hers...
2020-12-141h 21Happy HomebirthEp 99: From Obstetrical Bullying to Compassionate CareYour care provider. When you think of the person who will be attending your birth, what adjectives come to mind? Do you feel at peace, comforted and cared for, or do you feel bullied, manipulated and belittled? Hannah has experienced both ends of the spectrum, and I’m so happy to have her on today’s episode to share with you just how difficult, and then how beautiful birth can be.
Happy Homebirth Academy has an affiliate program for care providers. To enter yourself in a monthly drawing for a Happy Homebirth T Shirt (or Amazon gif...
2020-11-0944 min
The Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 142: The Beginning of Homebirth with Katelyn FuscoLet’s rewind the clock—and I means AGES— I want to talk about how we used to birth—before we moved it to hospitals. Lets go all the way back to how physiological birth is expected to work. Today, Katelyn Fusco, Host of Happy Homebirth Podcast, is going HeHe to chat about home birth and how birth has transformed over the years. Katelyn is sharing who is right for home birth and the top home birth myths. We are also diving into stickier topics like the business side of birth and how legislation can impact women’s health. We shine a...
2020-10-201h 09
The New Mom Boss Podcast17. Homebirthing with Katelyn Fusco from Happy HomebirthIn this episode, Katelyn Fusco, founder and creator of Happy Homebirth, shares about her passion for homebirths and how she uses her podcast, child education course, and expertise to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to have their own homebirth. In our conversation, Katelyn explains the benefits of homebirths, the types of midwives and certifications, how to go about selecting your care provider, and so much more! I hope you come away understanding more of the birth options available so that you can make the best decision for you! So take a listen, and check out all the...
2020-10-0829 minHappy HomebirthEp 90: The Story Behind The 3 Pillars of a Happy HomebirthHappy 100,000+ Downloads, Happy Homebirthers!
We're celebrating today with a replay of the episode that played when we hit 10,000 downloads (only a little over a year ago... we're growing fast!).
This episode is also the story of my own birth... the inspiration for all of the childbirth education I've begun creating since.
The 3 Pillars of a Happy Homebirth live event is this week, September 8th-10th at 8pm EST.
Make sure you join!
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2020-09-071h 03Happy HomebirthEp 89: Homebirth.com and a Homebirth Story!*IMPORTANT*: Don't forget to sign up for the FREE 3 Day Event: 3 Pillars of a Happy Homebirth! www.myhappyhomebirth.com/3pillars
Happening Sept 8-10th (replay will be available)
Show Notes:
Jocelyne noticed that pregnancy was listed as a “condition”, which felt incredibly wrong for her. She did a google search and found a birth center located only 5 minutes away from her home. Jocelyne and Eddie were so excited for their lovely birth center experience.
Unfortunately, as the date approached, Jocelyne and Eddie found out some devastating news…
The birth...
2020-08-3157 minHappy HomebirthEp 88: Lindsey's Thoughtful, Meditative BirthJoin the Happy Homebirth Live event! Sept 8th-10th:
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2020-08-2452 minHappy HomebirthEp 87: Gentle Hands Get the Job DoneWhat happens when your baby flips to breech when you’re 6 cm dilated and planning for a homebirth?
Hey there happy homebirthers, and welcome to episode 87 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast. I’m your host, Katelyn Fusco, and I’m excited to dive into this week’s episode. Would you take a quick screenshot of you listening to this episode and upload it to your instagram stories? Tag happyhomebirthpodcast and I’ll be sure to share in my stories as well.
I’m so excited to share Cesia’s two homebirth stories with you, s...
2020-08-1734 minHappy HomebirthEp 86: From Valley to Mountain: Laura's Spiritual, Pain-Free BirthYou're listening to episode 86 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast.
Pain-free childbirth is a myth.... right?
Show Notes:
Laura is a mother of 3, and she and her husband were newly married when they became unexpectedly pregnant. They had recently moved, and found themselves moving back into Laura's parents' house as they got their finances in order.
Because she had never spent time around babies, Laura took a nannying job for a newborn during her pregnancy. When he napped, she would read books. A family member gave her Ina...
2020-08-1044 minHappy HomebirthEp 85: A Midwife's HomebirthA midwife's homebirth... it should be easy, right? I mean, come on... you're a pro at this!
Madeline, like so many other midwives, shares just how incorrect that assumption can be with the birth story of her second baby.
Show Notes:
After experiencing a LONG, arduous labor with her first child, Madeline decided to prepare differently for the birth of her second child.
She saw a new chiropractor
She focused on visualizations
She took Happy Homebir...
2020-08-031h 02Happy HomebirthEp 84: Shared Decision Making With Dr. Brad BootstaylorYou are listening to episode 84 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast.
Today, our guest is Dr. Brad Bootstaylor, author of the book Shared Decision Making.
Dr. B Bootstaylor helps expecting parents to get an enlightening birth experience without being fearful of having their voices heard by using Shared Decision Making. Drawing on over 30 years of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Brad Bootstaylor provides you with a resource guide to having an “empowered” pregnancy and birth experience. Through a series of defined principles, birth stories, and real-world clinical scenarios, the model of Shared Decision Making is readily accessible, extr...
2020-07-271h 04Happy HomebirthEp 83: Graduation and a Baby!Can you really do it all?
Okay, let’s talk about today’s guest. Our interview is with Megan, a mother of 4 and a jack of all trades. You’re going to love hearing all of the activities this woman did throughout her pregnancies, and how she continued to make stronger and stronger empowered decisions each time. Unfortunately we weren’t able to cover all of her birth stories, so she’s going to definitely have to come back to share. You’re going to love her bubbly personality!
Show Notes
During her undergraduate stu...
2020-07-201h 04Happy HomebirthEp 82: The Business of MidwiferyYou're listening to Episode 82 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast.
Midwives, are you set up to be in practice for a long, long time, or are you feeling the sensations of burnout taking hold?
Today’s episode is going to be of great benefit to midwives and mothers alike. So mamas, if you love your midwife, make sure you share this podcast episode with her. Why?
Today’s guest, Leslie Cornwell, is a midwifery business consultant, and she has a passion of helping midwives grow and run thriving, brilliant practices that stick around for 30+ years by p...
2020-07-1327 minHappy HomebirthEp 81: Bonding Interrupted: A Mother’s Persevering LoveHomebirth… despite the podcast name, Happy isn’t the only adjective that can be used to describe it. No, my friends. Birth experiences vary so widely, and things do not always go perfectly easily.
Today’s story is one of those tough births, but wow. Our guest, Sophia sheds so much insight and through her struggle brings so much encouragement to us all. There’s such a balance. Of course we want to be positive about childbirth and understand that it can be beautiful and peaceful. But we also need to recognize that birth is untame and raw. It...
2020-07-061h 05Happy HomebirthEp 80: A Sister's Virtual Birth Support During Covid-19Babies wait for no one or no thing. No matter what’s going on in the world, they will still be born, and we as mothers have to figure out how to cope.
I know that so many of your births were and are being affected by Covid-19. My heart goes out to you, as this has changed the landscape of birth on many levels. Of course mothers who planned to give birth in the hospital have been affected, but this is also true of mothers in the homebirth setting. Today we will hear from Yosefa, who gave bi...
2020-06-2951 minHappy HomebirthEp 79: Plus Size Does Not Equal High RiskIs weight alone a pregnancy risk factor requiring intervention?
Brylee is a mom to 3 precious babes, and she’s experienced both negative and positive birthing experiences. Today we’ll jump into the reasons behind both.
Show Notes
Brylee had been told for many years that pregnancy would be very difficult, as she was diagnosed with PCOS as a teenager. She and her husband became pregnant as soon as she stopped taking birth control.
Her OB was so convinced that she wouldn’t be able to become pregnant, that she sa...
2020-06-221h 09Happy HomebirthEp 78: Why Healing Your Pelvic Floor Matters!Show Sponsor: Happy Homebirth Academy
Postpartum recovery is important for some people, but not everyone, right? Not for athletes, right?
Show Notes
Chelsea, a triathlete, thought that postpartum recovery would be simple for her body after her first. She assumed that she could push through the pain, having no idea that postpartum rest is critical.
Unfortunately, Chelsea’s body struggled for 12 weeks with on and off bleeding.
She resumed normal activities, including crunches and jumping jacks.
During Chelsea’s second preg...
2020-06-151h 21Happy HomebirthEp 77: Accepting the Realities of BirthDid your birth live up to your expectations?
Now, you all know by now that I’m all for the happiest, most rewarding childbirth experiences ever. I mean, come on. Pretty clear by the Show Title. But in today’s episode with Anna, we’ll discuss the reality that sometimes birth isn’t a fairy tale. Even if it goes relatively well each time, it might not be your “dream birth” I’m really looking forward to unpacking this through Anna’s stories, and I’ll share more of my thoughts, as always, in the episode roundup.
2020-06-0849 minHappy HomebirthEp 76: When Braxton Hicks Visits Too EarlyWhen did you begin experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions? And… What did they feel like?
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This episode is sponsored by Happy Homebirth Academy! The premier childbirth education program for homebirth mothers seeking a peaceful, empowering, mindful homebirth. www.myhappyhomebirth.com/hha is where you can find all of the details.
Today’s guest, Meagan Brown had quite an intense go with BH contractions So much so, that I hate to even call them that. But we’ll learn exactly what she did to cope, and we’ll see how that served her...
2020-06-0159 minHappy HomebirthEp 75: Recovering After a Careless Care ProviderThe Podcast Application is Live (through June 7th)! Click Here to Apply!
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Show Notes:
Shante is the mother to 4 children ranging from 11 years to just a few months old.
Shante’s became pregnant with her first child at 16, so she was work...
2020-05-251h 02Happy HomebirthEp 74: The Power of Preparing for BirthThis Episode was Brought to you by: Happy Homebirth Academy The Premier Childbirth Education Program for Homebirth Mothers
Do you really need to prepare for birth?
Show Notes:
Amanda's plan with her first child was a beautiful birth center birth
The first 20 weeks of her pregnancy were full of sickness— She even partially dislocated her shoulder after throwing up once.
After laboring for quite a while, her midwife came over to check her and see if she could go to the birth center. She was checked and was only 2 cm, so she...
2020-05-181h 16Happy HomebirthEp 73: Emily Catches Her Own BabyDid you know that you could be so intimately aware of what's going on in your labor that you could be the one to reach down and catch your own baby?
I sure didn't with my first daughter, and there's absolutely no way I would have been able to take the death grip off of my husband to do any such thing.
But Emily... Emily planned and prepared for a mindful homebirth, and her goal was to catch her own baby (her first birth!). She was a founding member of Happy Hom...
2020-05-1157 minHappy HomebirthEp 72: Student Success Story- Amy's Mindful BirthHow do you picture your birth?
I this weeks episode, we learn how Amy Lutz, a founding member of Happy Homebirth Academy prepared for her first homebirth.
With a combination of books, positive stories, and Happy Homebirth Academy, Amy went into her birthing time feeling confident and at ease (even with her husband having a virus at the very same time)!
If you are interested in having a mindful, peaceful homebirth, get ready for Happy Homebirth Academy-- The premier childbirth education program for homebirth mothers. HHA launches May 11...
2020-05-0429 minHappy HomebirthEp 71: From 3 Inductions to a Beautiful HomebirthBy your fourth birth, there’s no way you’re trying anything new, right?
Hey there Happy Homebirthers, and welcome to episode 71 of the Happy Homebirth Podcast, where we’ll be speaking with Kerrie, who went from a string of 3 inducted hospital births to an intervention-free homebirth.
Before we jump in, I’ve got news! Happy Homebirth Academy is set to launch in just a few short weeks! Tell all of your friends! And if you’re a birth worker interested in checking out the program, give me a holler at katelyn@myhappy...
2020-04-2737 minHappy HomebirthEp 70: Homebirth on the School BusHomebirth… on a school bus?
If you think that’s the wildest part of this upcoming episode, buckle up, baby.
My guest, Caroline Campbell is a homebirth mother of two, and both of her experiences were intense to say the least.
I always like to be up front when episodes contain difficult topics, and this one contains quite an emergent situation during her first birth. Be prepared for that, but know that she and her midwife do an absolutely bangin’ job of handling the situation. It’s truly powerful. However, if you’re close to giving...
2020-04-2054 minHappy HomebirthEp 69: Oxytocin Changes EverythingOxytocin- it’s a powerful drug!
In this episode, listen to hear how Bess, a mother of 3, experienced more and more oxytocin and bonding with each birth. From a medicated hospital birth, to an unmedicated hospital birth (where the baby was still whisked away quickly), to an intimate birth center setting… it becomes quite clear that the less we intervene with physiological birth, the more room we give to oxytocin. This allows mothers the ability to connect deeply with their babies from the beginning- forming that unbreakable love bond.
Be sure to check out the...
2020-04-131h 15Happy HomebirthEp 68: The Mysteriously Missed BirthThere's a first time for everything. Sometimes midwives miss births, sometimes they *almost* miss births, and sometimes.... Well, you'll have to listen in to hear the odd in-between!
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Show Notes:
Cierra is a Le Lech...
2020-04-061h 16Happy HomebirthEp 67: Real Food for Pregnancy (And Postpartum!) with Lily NicholsPregnancy and postpartum. Many of us strive to maintain a healthy diet during these pivotal times, but what does a healthy diet look like? Should we stick to the guidelines?
Enter Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE. Lily is an expert on all things nutrition pertaining to the pregnant mother. She is the author of two books: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Pregnancy.
Lily sheds light on what it looks like to eat nutrient dense foods, how our food choices affect ourselves and our babies, and how real food can set...
2020-03-3055 minHappy HomebirthEp 66: Drawing Strength From a Community of WomenBirth is an intertwining of souls, and the community a mother surrounds herself with can make all the difference.
Show Notes:
Mandy didn’t know about homebirth, but she did know that she wanted a doula. Her doula introduced her to the childbirth method.
Mandy’s water broke dramatically in bed with her first child. Even after 10 hours, she was only about 2 cm. She went on Pitocin for about 2 hours.
Contractions stopped after several hours because baby was posterior. They thought he flipped, but he did not—not until the very end, after pushing for severa...
2020-03-091h 10Happy HomebirthEp 65: Birth After Loss: Coping with Grief, Hormones and Helping Other MothersLoss. A painful subject, but a subject so near to so many women. With statistics showing that 1 in 4 women experience miscarriage, I feel it’s incredibly important to process these types of events.
I want to be completely transparent about the content of this episode, as I understand that even the mere mention of miscarriage and infant loss can bring a mother and father to their knees with a wave of grief. This episode goes into detail about Ashley’s experience with loss, how it affected her life, how it affected her subsequent pregnancy, and how it has chan...
2020-03-0238 minHappy HomebirthEp 64: How Did We Get Here?! The History of U.S. Maternity CareHave you ever been on a drive and say 15 minutes in you think to yourself, “Woah, how did I get here? You realize you’ve lost your way and you need to turn it around and go back to the start.
In this week’s episode, we’ll be taking a look at the past, the history of midwifery and women’s care as it pertains specifically to the United States, and delving into some of the reasons that compared to many other westernized countries, women and babies in the US have abysmal outcomes. We’ll be sharing j...
2020-02-2456 minHappy HomebirthEp 63: A Medical Professional Couple Chooses HomebirthIf you were a medical professional, do you think you’d be more comfortable giving birth in the hospital?
Meagan and her husband, both medical professionals had their first baby outside of the hospital, and their second baby at home. Unlike many moms who decide to give birth outside of the hospital before or between hospitals, Meagan was actually introduced to the idea during her pregnancy—and it completely changed her trajectory! Listen in to this incredible episode to hear her journey.
Show Notes:
Before her first pregnancy, Meagan had not cons...
2020-02-171h 07Happy HomebirthEp 62: From Not Wanting Children to Having HomebirthsHow did you know you were ready to become a parent?
Desirea did not want children—until the moment she held her first baby in her arms.
When she and her husband got married, she told him that she did not want children. He did not want children any time soon, but he did state that he always had seen himself as a dad. They decided they would wait 5 years and reevaluate.
5 years came quickly! She was still not ready.
Years down the road, Desi...
2020-02-1055 minHappy HomebirthEp 61: Wild Pregnancy, Wild FreebirthHow do you make strong, powerful decisions…and stand by them?
Dr. Kayla and her husband Anthony, before even beginning to try to conceive, felt they had been called to have a freebirth or unassisted childbirth. Of course, this group is a tiny percent within the tiny percent of moms who give birth at home within the tiny percent of moms who give birth out of hospital. So… about as niche as you can get.
Yet even though it was their first birth, they felt strongly about their decision and knew it was what...
2020-02-031h 09Happy HomebirthEp 60: Crazy Labor Patterns With Two Homebirth BabiesI’ve got a secret for you. Your uterus is unaware of the 5-1-1 rule.
This week’s episode features the birth stories of Heather, who has given birth to both of her babies at home. Her first experience of labor was with a posterior baby, and posterior babies are notorious for funky labor patterns.
Her second baby, though not posterior, also gave quite a different pattern.
I love these stories because they show the reality of labor: It’s different for everyone, and it’s different for eve...
2020-01-271h 06Happy HomebirthEp 59: "But What if Something Goes Wrong?"- How Midwives Handle Emergencies at Home
Beautiful One Midwifery
“But what if something goes wrong?” Perhaps the most often question asked when a homebirth mother reveals her plans to her loved ones. Sure, having a homebirth sounds like a good idea if everything goes right—but when it doesn’t? What then?
Today’s episode is going to cover this topic and several more with two incredible midwives. Tiffany and Kelly are the midwifery partners behind Beautiful One Midwifery, and their perspective is so useful. I am so happy to offer this episode as a resource for you, mama who i...
2020-01-201h 16Happy HomebirthEp 58: Homebirth after Hospital Trauma
In a culture where we are taught to trust our doctors, what happens when that trust comes into question? Where do you turn, and what do you do?
In this week’s episode, we’ll be hearing from Casey, a mother of 4. 8 years ago when she had her first baby, her faith was comfortable in the typical medical model. After a physically traumatic first birth and a highly encouraged scheduled c-section with her second, Casey began wondering if there was a better way.
Join me as we hear the way that Casey, wh...
2020-01-131h 01Happy HomebirthEp 57: A Recovering Superwoman's Experience with 3 Under 3When it comes to finding your way to your homebirth midwife, was this an easy or difficult path for you?
After 2 hospital births, Krista knew she was ready to take birth home. The issue, however, was finding a care provider. In Western PA, midwives are publicly prosecuted for attending homebirths. CPMs and traditional midwives alike are underground. Krista mentions she felt like she was calling a “black market midwife.”
In this episode, we discuss it all. From birth trauma to faulty legislation…but we end the way I pray all births do… victoriously. Join me as we learn abo...
2020-01-061h 092019-12-301h 39Happy HomebirthEp 55: Dad Chats with Thomas: A Look Back on Janie's First 3 yearsGather round, mama and papa bears. This week's episode is in celebration of our adorable, precocious 3-year-old, Janie. We'll be listening to Thomas's perspective of our pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and some of his favorite Janie-isms.
Special thank you to Thomas for being willing to come back on the podcast. I love doing shows (and life in general) with you!
2019-12-0954 minHappy HomebirthEp 54: The Woke RN's Journey to Homebirth
For those of you who have had more than one birth, I’m curious to know…. How have you changed between experiences? Have you experienced small, subtle changes over time, or has your world view vastly pivoted?
Today’s guest, Kameren Moore, also goes by The Woke RN. Kameren had her first baby 14 years ago, and at that time was very comfortable with the medical establishment and felt that she was in good hands.
As the years have progressed, however, Kameren’s opinions on western medicine and traditional health care have dras...
2019-12-021h 09Happy HomebirthEp 53: Bring a Beginner's Mind to BirthDo you bring a beginner’s mind to your births? What do I even mean by that? I look forward to Amber’s stories today specifically for this reason. Even with 5 births, Amber learned that each baby will be born in his or her own unique way.
Learning to let go of all of the assumptions of what birth is or is not is a great way to enter labor. Recognizing that this is a new birth, a new baby, a new experience can help us let go of expectations and become intuitive with what we need and want...
2019-11-2558 minHappy HomebirthEp 52: How to Have a Liberated Birth
Liberated birth. What a powerful phrase. What does it bring to mind to you? For me, I think of a woman who has decided to take full ownership of her birthing experience. A woman who is completely in—no matter where or how she’s decided to give birth. A woman who has taken the time to educate herself on the intricacies of birth. I’d love for you to ponder this idea of liberated birth as we speak to today’s guest, Ilka Bee, the founder and creator of Liberated Birth Movement. You’ll hear all about what that i...
2019-11-1845 minHappy HomebirthEp 51: 7 Mistakes Many Mamas Make When Planning Their Natural Birth… and How to Avoid Them!Why?
Do you feel clear on the reasons you've chosen the path of homebirth.... or natural childbirth in general?
Join me today as we speak with Brooke Collier of Sister Birth and discuss her amazing guide "7 Mistakes Many Mamas Make When Planning Their Natural Birth...And How to Avoid Them".
Show Notes:
Brooke is a mother to 4 children, all of whom were born at home
She has worn many hats over the last 10 years: photographer, birth photographer, student midwife, and doula.
She's always been more on t...
2019-11-1141 minHappy HomebirthEp 50: Juliana Takes Charge of Her Birth ChoicesHey. You. You reading this. You pregnant mama. Guess who is charge of your birth.
Go on, guess.
If you answered with anything besides "me," I want you to rethink your answer.
Today's episode with Juliana discusses so many important aspects of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. One of the biggest takeaways comes in the form of the discussion Juliana had with her midwife about what decisions she was comfortable with for her birth and postpartum. I know you're going to want to listen in for this amazing wisdom!
2019-11-0457 minHappy HomebirthEp 49: Believe in Midwifery's Guide to Sustainable PracticeShow Notes:
Madeline Murray, CPM and wonderwoman behind Believe in Midwifery has put her heart and soul into her new course, Believe in Midwifery's Guide to Sustainable Practice.
This episode discusses:
how the course came about
who the course is for
what it entails
what it isn't
and more information on where you'll be seeing Madeline in the upcoming months
Here is the link to go purchase your course today!
For more podcasts with Madeline:
Believe in Midwifery with Madeline Murray
A Midwife's Long Labor
2019-10-3032 minHappy HomebirthEp 48: A Midwife's Long LaborI want to start out with a phrase I hear from a lot of mothers. “Oh, I had a really long labor.”
And in my experience, a “really long labor can be anything from 9-48 hours, depending on the mother.” I consider my first birth to have been obnoxiously long. I went into early labor on a Thursday night and didn’t have my daughter until 2am on Saturday morning. Whew. Long one. Madeline, however takes the cake when it comes to long labors, as you’ll hear in her birth story.
Today’s guest is no stranger to the...
2019-10-281h 15Happy HomebirthEp 47: Switching Care Providers Later in PregnancyEpisode 47: Elizabeth Wolfrey
What do you do when you realize you’re unhappy with the care you’re receiving prenatally?
Elizabeth found herself in this position, for the second time, during her second pregnancy. Fortunately, she had learned much since her first experience, and she was unwilling to stand by as the positive birth she desired slipped away.
Elizabeth, like so many other courageous moms, made a change later in the game—but certainly in time.
Before we dive into this episode, I have to give...
2019-10-2148 min
Fertile Minds RadioHappy Home Birth w/ Katelyn FuscoAre you considering having a home birth? This episode is for you. Our guest today loves talking about home birth. Today, we are joined by Katelyn Fusco. She is the host and creator of Happy Homebirth. As a wife, mother and homebirth advocate, she has a passion for presenting positive, encouraging stories and reliable resources for homebirth mothers. Before becoming a mother, Katelyn worked as a student midwife. She has had two empowering homebirths, the second of which she considers to be the birth, she wishes for every interested mother: mindful, peaceful and powerful at home.
2019-10-2148 minHappy HomebirthEp 46: Should You Have a Hospital Birth With Your First Baby?“I want to have a homebirth with my second, but I’d feel safer giving birth in the hospital with my first baby.”
I hear this from so many moms. And I get it! With so much propaganda and misinformation regarding the safety of homebirth, I certainly see why so many moms feel this is the best option.
And for many, it really is! They’ll feel more comfortable and just as empowered at the hospital. But for others, they expect that having a natural birth in the hospital will be easier than gi...
2019-10-1456 min
Happy HomebirthEp 45: This is The Birth I Wanted
Show Notes:
Preparation for childbirth: Did you take it seriously? Now, don’t get me wrong. This certainly does not look the same for everyone. For many, it’s a formal class. For others, however, it can be as simple as a grounding mantra.
“This is the birth that I wanted.” Alla remembers reciting these 7 words to herself each time she would feel any sense of nervousness over her upcoming homebirth. She knew she could do it—after all, she had given birth before in the hospital, and quickly at that.
2019-10-0747 minHappy HomebirthEp 44: Jessica's Snowflake Births
Show Notes:
Births are like snowflakes. Individual, unique, and often wet. But we’ll focus on the first two. Jessica’s 3 birth stories are hyper-unique and unexpected… and you’re going to love them!
From a game time decision to have a homebirth with her first (seriously-she was in labor) to a shocking position of baby number two, to a much heavier baby #3… Jessica’s birth stories vary dramatically.
And most beautifully, after all of these experiences, Jessica’s message to pregnant women everywhere is this: don’t be fearful! She note...
2019-09-3049 minHappy HomebirthEp 43: Fertile Minds, Fertile Bodies
Show Notes:
Hillary Talbott Roland is the co-creator of the Art of Acupuncture in St. Petersburg, FL and the author of Fertile Minds Radio. She is a wholistic fertility specialist, board certified in Traditional Chinese Medicine and reproductive medicine. She utilizes the modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine; acupuncture, herbalism & meditation as well as coaching and functional medicine to help her clients realize their fullest capacity of health before, during and after conception in person as well as virtually. Her main goal is to elevate the health of the planet two generations at a...
2019-09-2348 minHappy HomebirthEp 42: Elizabeth Achieves a Mindful BirthShow Notes:
Picture this: You’re pregnant for the second, third, or maybe fifth time. What do you do? I mean, you’ve done this before. You certainly know all there is to know, right?
This week’s guest, Elizabeth Bauer, takes education seriously, and just because she’s done something once doesn’t mean she isn’t going to learn and prepare even more for the next go ‘round.
Elizabeth takes us on a journey of her birthing experiences. From a frenzied birth center birth to a birth without the mid...
2019-09-161h 04Happy HomebirthEp 41: Giving Birth to Twins... at HomeShow Notes:
Under what circumstances would you decide to give birth at home? In the hospital?
Today’s episode explores this idea, as we delve into Rhiannon’s birth stories. Rhiannon experienced two lackluster hospital births, one of which was very aggressive in nature.
It was at this point that she decided to learn more about birth. After finding out she was pregnant with her third, Rhiannon reached out to a midwife. She was so excited to begin care… until she found out she was pregnant with twins. What w...
2019-09-0948 minHappy HomebirthEp 40: Shayla Has an Empowered FreebirthHave you ever considered what it would be like to give birth as intimately as possible? This certainly may look different for different people. For example—for me, giving birth as intimately as possible meant having just my husband and best friend/apprentice in the room with me for the majority of my labor, with the rest of my birth team filing in at the very end. For Shayla and others, this means giving birth completely alone—with just their family at home. Many people call this unassisted childbirth, or freebirth. Although I personally love and respect midwifery and the comfo...
2019-09-0138 minHappy HomebirthEp 39: The Heart of Postpartum Together
Show Notes:
For those of you who have experienced it—was postpartum anything like you thought it would be? In fact—did you even spend much time considering it before your first birth?
I’ll be the first to say that with my first child, I didn’t pay nearly enough attention to postpartum. Sure, I considered breastfeeding… but I expected this to be the one potentially difficult aspect of new motherhood. I didn’t expect the anxiety, and I certainly didn’t expect rage. But postpartum hormones can be…inten...
2019-08-2652 minHappy HomebirthEp 38: A Look at Irish Prenatal Care and Homebirth with EmerDo you ever consider the similarities and differences of homebirth, and birth in general, around the globe? Episode 37 gives a glimpse into the maternity care of women in Ireland by following Emer’s journey from hospital to homebirth.
Emer is a fitness-loving mother of 3 located on the western coast of Ireland. She owns a women’s gym where she works with women in all stages of life, with a specific love of helping women pre and postnatally.
She and her business partner run an online blog called Food Fitness Fertility. They are dedicat...
2019-08-191h 03Happy HomebirthEp 37: Alexa Chooses Homebirth With Her First Baby
Did you decide to have a homebirth with your first baby, or did this decision take place later down the line? For mamas pregnant with your first, do you ever find yourself thinking, "Perhaps I'll have a homebirth... with my second..."?
As a doula, Alexa experienced a number of births before becoming pregnant. This experience pushed her towards the open arms of her homebirth midwives. She knew that she wanted to give birth naturally... and she felt certain that that goal would be more difficult to achieve in the hospital setting, where the type...
2019-08-121h 07Happy HomebirthEp 36: The Transformative Nature of Birth
Is there anything more transformative than birth? Than being reborn as a mother for the first, second, or sixth time? For so many, birth is a catalyst into the next phase of life- not only on the maternal front, but also on the passion and career front.
This is exactly what happened to Stefanie. After experiencing her own birth with midwives, she was set on fire with a passion for women and babies. She became a Lamaze instructor, a midwife’s assistant, and a doula. How amazing! During today’s episode, we discuss this transformation and the bi...
2019-08-0551 minHappy HomebirthEp 35: When Pregnancy Becomes High Risk...TwiceBrought to you today by my wonderful, amazing, charming, and highly skilled husband who drove around for an hour today to find Wi-Fi and upload this. He is the real deal. #Blessed #MyHero #WhoShotJFK?
2019-07-2952 minHappy HomebirthEp 34: GlowbodyPT's Guide to a Fit Pregnancy and Post-PregnancyI LOVE working out, and I especially loved it during my most recent pregnancy. Something about focusing on my health while growing my new babe was incredibly empowering. What about you? Did you feel energized and ready to work out during pregnancy?
Now that I'm postpartum, I'm biding my time until I can return to working out. The first few weeks post-pregnancy are a sacred time of rest, so I know I must take this just as seriously as any other period of time.
But what happens when I get the green li...
2019-07-2239 minHappy HomebirthEp 30: Katelyn's Peaceful, Undisturbed Birth
Show Notes:
Happy Homebirth hit 10,000 downloads! It's time to celebrate. What do you want to see? A Facebook group? Merchandise? Send an e-mail to katelyn@myhappyhomebirth.com with your suggestions.
Imagine your ideal birth. Where are you? Who is with you? In what position are you laboring? Listen in to hear Katelyn's most recent birth. Her experience was "magical," as she was surrounded with exactly the right people in exactly the right time. Katelyn set up her birthing space very intentionally and set her mind to the exact kind of labor she wanted to...
2019-06-241h 03
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastHOME BIRTH STORY - The Balance of Pregnancy and Birth with Katelyn Fusco of The Happy Homebirth PodcastDon’t all moms ultimately want what’s best for their children?This is a question that Katelyn Fusco addressed in her work as a certified health coach for pregnant mothers. This question and the answers to it evolved and applied to the world of pregnancy and birth as well when Katelyn shifted to become a student midwife.As a cesarean baby herself, Katelyn and her husband Thomas decided for a home birth when they became pregnant with their first child.Katelyn is currently pregnant with her second and planning for another home birt...
2019-06-0451 minHappy HomebirthEp 26: Katelyn's Blessingway & Pregnancy Update
Show Notes:
Currently 38 weeks pregnant
Have had quite a successful pregnancy-- this one has gone by much faster (probably because I've been chasing my toddler)
Planning to have my daughter at the birth. We've prepared by having her watch birth videos and even listening to/watching the video of me pushing with her
This pregnancy I: continued strength training throughout- I feel it made a huge difference for me
I did start eating more poorly during February/March, so I did the Whole30 with my husband and daughter as a reset in April and fe...
2019-05-2928 minHappy HomebirthEp 18: Sarah's Search for a Certified Midwife
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Show Notes:
Sarah and her husband have been together for 10 years now, and have lived all over the world.
She has two children: Manning and Alex
Sarah’s first birth was in a birth center setting. As a child and teen, she never...
2019-04-0856 minHappy HomebirthEp 08: Molly Escobar Explains How Birth Is a Marathon- And How Doulas Can Help!HUGE thank you to our sponsors!
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Molly stepped into the doula world 3 years ago, after caring for her mother at her end of life. Molly realized that caretaking was something she was drawn to, and realized becoming a doula would be a way to continue this role.
-She quit her tech job and opened...
2019-01-2849 minHappy HomebirthEp 07: Pregnancy Update- Week 20Listen in to this bonus episode to hear how my (Katelyn's) pregnancy is progressing. Somehow I'm already halfway to the finish line, and I don't know where the weeks went!
2019-01-2526 minHappy HomebirthEp 06: Samantha's Surprise Breech Homebirth
Samantha's Surprise Breech Homebirth
Samantha has had two hospital births (one medicated induction, one natural), one homebirth, and one birth center birth.
At the beginning of her third pregnancy, she researched midwives and decided giving birth in her own space was right up her alley. Her husband was completely supportive.
She interviewed with one midwife and knew in her gut that this was the right fit. She felt complete trust.
Experienced “White Coat Syndrome” previously, but her blood pressure was always perfect with her midwife. She feels that that shows just how comfortable she was with her care...
2019-01-2149 minHappy HomebirthEp 04: Hailey's Transition From Hospital Birth to Homebirth
Hailey Mugica Show Notes:
Website: myhappyhomebirth.com
Contact Katelyn: katelyn@myhappyhomebirth.com
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Hailey's first two births were traditional hospital medicated births
Her sister planned to have a homebirth for her first baby, which Hailey thought was crazy, but then she watched The Business of Being Born, read some of Ina May's Books and decided she wanted a homebirth, too!
She says that the prenatal experience between her OB and Midwife were not even comparable.
Her mi...
2019-01-0724 minHappy HomebirthEp 01: Katelyn's Very Slow, Then Very Fast Labor
In this episode, I share my personal birth story. It's a solo-sode, so if you'd like to hear an interview, head on to the next show featuring Neely's story.
-I had attended a Spinning Babies workshop days before going into labor that discussed shoulder dystocia... and became somewhat convinced that my baby would have a dystocia
-I wanted my birth to be a party, so I had my midwives arrive in their pajamas and robes.
-My uterus decided it wanted no audience, and my contractions were very unproductive
...
2019-01-0141 min