
Birth Story 70: Gina’s 4 Unique Journeys, From Hospital Birth to Empowering Home Births
In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina shares her detailed birth stories for all four of her children, from her initial hospital birth with an epidural to her empowering home births. She recounts how each experience influenced the next and discusses the importance of empowered, respectful care during childbirth. Gina covers the highs and lows of each experience, what each one taught her, and how her personal and professional experiences with birth have shaped her care as a birth worker.
00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast
01:06 Gina's First Birth Story: Hospital Birth with Epidural
02:05 Navigating Pregnancy Fears and Induction Anxiety
05:43 Labor and Delivery Challenges
09:58 The Birth Experience: From Induction to Delivery
24:53 Postpartum Reflections and Confidence Struggles
26:39 Preparing for a Redemptive Second Birth
27:56 Transition to Home Birth During COVID-19
30:51 The Dream Home Birth Experience
38:16 The Importance of Controlling Your Birth Space
39:07 The Journey to a Serene Birth Experience
40:04 Navigating Anxiety and Expectations
42:01 The Unexpected Challenges of Labor
44:18 The Role of Support and Preparation
47:37 The Final Push and Birth
50:05 Reflecting on Birth Experiences
52:02 Lessons Learned and Future Plans
53:00 The Fourth Birth: A New Approach
01:01:17 The Fastest Labor Yet
01:12:30 Concluding Thoughts and Support Resources
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