S3 EP92: Phoebe Snow Leo - Hospital birth/Interventions + Homebirth

Today’s episode features Phoebe sharing the birth stories of her two children. Phoebe desired a natural birth with her first baby, but after it was discovered her leaking waters had meconium present the hospital’s protocol meant she would have to be induced. Despite the cascade of interventions that followed, Phoebe was elated with joy as her baby boy was placed on her chest for the first time. When the time came to call her second child in, she intuitively knew the only place her baby would be landing earthside was at home, on Country. As a proud indigenous Australian, there was unease about her daughter’s suspected arrival being on Invasion Day, but a shift in perspective and trusting in her daughter’s divine timing gave her the confidence and acceptance she needed when her surges began the morning of. Surrounded by some of her closest friends, husband, and brother, Phoebe details the healing, transformative journey she went on to bring her daughter home. Show links: Instagram: @phoebesnowleoflow Education: Rhea Dempsey, Birth with Confidence Ina May, Guide to Childbirth Meconium Stained Liquor Link: https://midwifethinking.com/2015/01/14/the-curse-of-meconium-stained-liquor/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Mamaí Gift Boxes The · rebirth · birth box was created with love and intention, to support you as you slowly enter the birth realm to bring your baby home. www.positivebirthaustralia.com