In today Episode our host Mon speaks with new Mum Tess O'Connor. As a practicing midwife herself, Tess decided to explore the private midwife system with the goal of having a home birth. Her daughter Hazel entered the world at 42 weeks and Tess shares some of the challenges she had to overcome in the weeks waiting to meet her baby girl.
Tess touches on her difficult conception journey, her mindset around the potential of being induced, trusting your body to go into labour and some of the challenges during the early postpartum period.
Tess and I hope that this episode allows you to have full trust in your body's capabilities and empowers you to advocate for your desired labour and birth experience.
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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider