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May 14, 2025

In this Episode, Samantha and Miranda discuss Miranda's journey through motherhood and her experiences with childbirth. Miranda shares her journey through three unique births, emphasizing her decision to have a home birth for her third child. She discusses the importance of choosing a supportive birth team, the planning involved in a rural home birth, and the empowering experience of giving birth in a familiar environment. Miranda reflects on her experiences with each birth, the lessons learned, and offers advice for expecting mothers, particularly those considering home births or facing the possibility of precipitous labor.

  • The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges during her first pregnancy.
  • The adrenaline rush of childbirth can be exhilarating.
  • Mental preparation for different labor scenarios is important.
  • Each birth experience can be vastly different and unique.
00:00 Meet Miranda 05:48 First Birth Experience (Induction/COVID) 19:48 Second Birth Experience (Precipitous/ER Room) 35:55 Reflections and Future Plans 37:54 The Decision for Home Birth 42:01 Planning for a Rural Home Birth 49:45 The Birth Experience: A Journey of Empowerment 01:08:08 Reflections on Birth and Advice for Expecting Moms

 

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Connect with Miranda on Instagram or her Website

Birth In Focus Community Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/909240249740116/ 

Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 

Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 

Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 

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