175. Answering Your Homebirth Questions | Katelyn Fusco of Happy Homebirth Podcast

Mar 9, 2023

Guest Katelyn Fusco, host of Happy Homebirth Podcast, discusses various aspects of homebirth. Topics include the benefits of having a homebirth, the role of a care provider, preparing for birth, finding the right midwife, and responding to unsupportive family. It emphasizes the importance of mindset, rest in early labor, and doing research for informed decisions. The podcast also explores the significance of being confident in healthcare choices and preparing for motherhood.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Preparing for Home Birth: Benefits and Mindset

03:51 • 9min

The Importance of Choosing a Midwife as a Care Provider

12:50 • 4min

Preparing for Home Birth and Managing Early Labor Contractions

16:54 • 13min

Preparing for Birth and Motherhood

29:45 • 7min

Choosing the Right Midwife

36:40 • 11min

The Importance of Being Informed and Confident in Healthcare Choices

48:09 • 13min

Based on the questions I received on Instagram, you all are just as excited about this homebirth episode with Katelyn as I am! No matter where you are on the spectrum of homebirth—curious about it, preparing for your first or second homebirth, or a veteran homebirth mama—this episode addresses all of it.

We speak to the mom who is wondering if homebirth is possible for her, the mom preparing her body and mind for an upcoming birth, the mom trying to find the right care provider, the mom dealing with unsupportive family.

As a mother of seven, homebirth is near and dear to my heart, and Katelyn is a wealth of wisdom on this topic. Join us for this rich discussion!

In this episode, we cover:

Why having your first baby at home is especially beneficial
The important role your care provider plays in your birthing experience
How preparing for birth is so much more than planning for pain management
Do you need a large house to have a homebirth?
The importance of resting in early labor to avoid maternal exhaustion
Why focusing on your mindset is the most crucial preparation for birth
Finding the relaxation strategy that is right for you
Embracing the transformational process of birth
Recognizing your unique needs during birth and finding the right midwife for you
What questions should you ask when interviewing a midwife?
Responding to family and friends who don’t understand your birth decisions
The importance of doing your own research and making decisions that are right for your unique situation

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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