Haemorrhage, Epidurals & Induction to a Peaceful Rural Home Birth - Abi’s Story

Abi is Mum to 4 year old Bill, 2 year old Freya, and 8 week old Ida, living on their rural property 2.5 hours drive from the nearest hospital. Her first two births were medical affairs, involving epidurals, induction and a large postpartum haemorrhage. Her most recent birth, however, was a gentle water birth experience at home, an utterly ordinary, yet simultaneously extraordinary occasion. 

Abi shares with us the journey she went on to confidently prepare for a rural home birth, and the buzz of ordinary delights like climbing into bed together as a family after a wondrous birth at day break. 

Also discussed in this episode:

• Meconium stained liquor
• Lack of initial mother-baby bond
• Tongue tie
• Milk oversupply
• Hypnobirthing
• The Freya app
• Breech at 36 - 38wks
• TENS
• Sibling involvement with birth
• Retained membranes

Learn about Carla's Soulful Birth course here: https://www.healingbirth.co.nz/birthprep

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