Ep 17 My Magical Hospital Birth Story with Rachel West

In this episode, I sink into a cozy conversation with my doula, Rachel West, about my magical hospital birth story. I liberation to say the least. I share my journey of overcoming the fear of giving birth in the hospital setting and how I was able to have a serene and even pleasant experience. I take you along the journey of my experience of after days of prodromal labor, traveling to the cosmos to dance my baby earthside.

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IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:

  • My experience changing providers

  • Not wanting “typical” VBAC interventions: intermittent monitoring and cervical checks

  • Sinking into the present moment before my birth

  • My Mother Blessing

  • Nesting on Steroids

  • The ebbs and flows of days of prodromal labor

  • Using hypnobirthing in the transfer ride to the hospital

  • Advocating for consent in the birth setting

  • Traveling to the cosmos

  • Post-birth intervention requests

  • Honoring my Yoni post-birth

  • Rachel’s experience of my birth

  • Rachel’s discussion with an OB about the doula’s role in the birth setting

    SHOW NOTES

  • Find Rachel West on instagram: @tales.and.treasures

  • Rooted Birth Doulas: Instagram: @rootedbirthsatx

    website www.rooteddoula.com