7. Reconnecting with Your Intuition: Rebecca's Birth Story

10/09/23 • 46 min

I'm excited for you to hear Rebecca's story of pregnancy, birth and navigating the UK maternity system.
Have a listen to learn how Rebecca's options were limited during her pregnancy simply because of her weight. Her pregnancy came to an unexpected (and exciting!) end and I simply cannot spoil the surprise!
You'll hear us discuss:

Rebecca's diagnosis of gestational diabetes and how this impacted her care
Maternity care norms in the UK and how weight stigma comes into the picture
How Rebecca experienced anxiety during her pregnancy and how she sought support
The importance of listening to your intuition, even if no one believes you!
How Rebecca's views and beliefs on birth have changed since her challenging experiences

Resources

The Midwive's Cauldron Podcast: check out the two episodes on gestational diabetes
Home Birth Support Group UK (Facebook) with Samantha Gadsden (Doula)

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Rebecca's diagnosis of gestational diabetes and how this impacted her care
Maternity care norms in the UK and how weight stigma comes into the picture
How Rebecca experienced anxiety during her pregnancy and how she sought support
The importance of listening to your intuition, even if no one believes you!
How Rebecca's views and beliefs on birth have changed since her challenging experiences

Resources

The Midwive's Cauldron Podcast: check out the two episodes on gestational diabetes
Home Birth Support Group UK (Facebook) with Samantha Gadsden (Doula)

Love Rebecca's birth story and ready to read more?

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6. Questioning the Status Quo and Finding Another Path with Kyleigh Banks

Join me along with doula, birth coach and birth nerd Kyleigh Banks for this episode where we chat all about questioning the status quo in the birth world and finding your own unique path!
During this episode we discuss:

Kyleigh's journey into parenthood and how she questioned modern maternity care that does not promote autonomy
The ways Kyleigh prepared for her planned home birth
Why Kyleigh believes birth is mostly about our mindset
The five pillars of an autonomous birth
Kyleigh's transition to birth work and how she now helps other birth professionals support families *without* experiencing burnout, while making $$$

Follow Kyleigh: @theautonomymommy and @birthworkerpodcastWebsite: www.birthworker.com

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8. Birth Trauma and Finding Support with Teela Tomassetti

Join me and birth trauma specialist Teela Tomassetti as we explore the topic of birth trauma, often called obstetric violence.
In this episode we discuss:

What birth trauma is and how it can occur
I share my personal story of birth trauma
Teela explains the fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses-- which are experienced during trauma
Ways family and friends can support those who have experienced trauma
Where you can find support if you have experienced birth trauma

Follow Teela: @theteaonbirthtrauma
Website: theteaonbirthtrauma.com
Resources:

Postpartum Support International