EP42. Walking the Path of Sovereign Birth Through Uncertainty - Anisa's Stories

In this episode we welcome back Anisa Woodall to discuss her unique birth stories from homebirth with a Midwife to sovereign birth with a local birthkeeper. Anisa details her preparation for motherhood, the challenges she observed in other women, and how these experiences shaped her path. She shares intimate details of her first home birth with a midwife, the lessons learned, and how they influenced her decision to have a sovereign birth for her second baby.  Anisa also touches on her personal health journey, nutrition strategies, the impact of stress during pregnancy, and her postpartum experiences. This episode is a deep dive into the journey of conception, birth, and recovery, offering valuable insights for expecting mothers. 00:00 Introduction and Season Update 00:20 Guest Introduction: Anisa Woodall 01:01 Anisa's Journey to Motherhood 02:28 Understanding Fertility and Health 06:28 Anisa's First Birth Experience 11:29 Prenatal Care and Challenges 19:34 Navigating Early Motherhood 40:45 Preparing for the Second Child 44:59 Challenges During the Second Pregnancy 51:27 Herbal Support and Movement During Pregnancy 52:05 Finding a Like-Minded Community 53:42 Starting a Women's Circle and Village Prenatal 54:51 Experiencing Free Births in the Community 56:29 Preparing for Birth and Managing Expectations 57:16 Labor and Birth Experience 01:02:10 Post-Birth Reflections and Healing 01:35:30 Breastfeeding Challenges and Solutions 01:40:54 Resources and Final Thoughts EPISODE LINKS ANISA.

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CONNECT WITH SARAH.

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• Resources
• Work Together: Wild & Free Coaching Container
• Birth Trauma Integration Session: Book

CONNECT WITH BRITTANY.

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• Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant
• Birth Story Debrief: Book
• Work Together: Prenatal Connection Sessions
• Work Together: Homebirth Doula Support
• Work Together: Sacred Postpartum Support

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