Jennifer’s Positive Birth Story
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In today’s podcast I’m thrilled to share a positive birth story. I hope to inspire you to have a fear-free birth, and part of that is showing that birth isn’t always painful, horrid and traumatic. Fear can play a big part in how birth feels, so it’s worth seeking out positive stories as you prepare. I’m gathering positive birth stories from mums who are happy to share their experiences and what they did to prepare. Childbirth is hard work (the clue is in the name: LABOUR!), and preparation can make a real difference.
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Jennifer’s positive birth story
My story today comes from Jennifer Nesbit Holt, a mum of two from Austin, Texas. As well as being a mum, Jennifer is an entrepreneur, an artist and a podcaster.
During our chat, Jennifer shares
- what her pregnancies were like, and how they differed
- how she weighed up her doctors’ advice alongside her own instincts during her pregnancy
- how the preparation she did for her first birth, carried her through for her second birth
- why she hired a doula and how her doula supported her
- why she decided to have a dialogue with her second baby in the lead up to the birth
- her experience of her “lying in” experience post birth
- how kundalini yoga helped her to prepare for birth
- who she chose to have in her birth support team
Both of Jennifer’s babies arrived at 43 weeks, so she shares how she coped with The Wait, and WHAT she was doing when her waters finally broke! Clue: it involves Ricky Gervais! (If you go past your due date, your midwife will talk to you about the options, as the risks for the baby rise after 41 weeks.)
At the end of the podcast, Jennifer shares some Tibetan bowls music she has developed, which she finds calming for mum and baby.
Jennifer is a real delight to listen to so I hope you enjoy listening to our chat.
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What did you think of Jennifer’s story? Did it inspire you? Is there something you want to try after listening? Let me know in the comments!
Fear Free Childbirth is a publication and is not a substitute for medical or mental-health care. If you’re struggling to cope or in crisis, please contact your GP, midwife or a qualified professional.
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