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Episode 54: Kayleigh’s Birth Story

September 12, 2025 by Candy

In this conversation, Kayleigh recounts her two contrasting birth experiences: the first, during the Covid pandemic, was marked by medical pressure to induce labor due to a prolonged pregnancy, leading to interventions she felt were unnecessary and disempowering; the second, after extensive research and support, allowed her to trust her body, decline interventions, and have a positive, empowering home birth. She discusses the impact of coercive language from healthcare professionals, the role of her supportive partner, the significance of being informed, and the importance of listening to one’s body. The discussion also touches on the societal lack of postpartum support, the challenges of parenting multiple children, and the value of open communication and emotional intelligence in family life.

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Episode 26: Too posh to push? I’m furious!

March 6, 2025 by Candy

Subscribe and Review Thank you so much for listening to this week’s episode! If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment on this post. If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to share it with another parent who you think might benefit from it. Also, I’d love for you to […]

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