Birth Stories: Giving Birth as a Birth Doula
Sarah Hughes, a mother of two and a birth doula, joins us on this episode to share her birth stories. Her first baby was prior to becoming a birth worker and her second was after years of experience as a doula. She dives into the difference between her mindset, pregnancy experience, and how her labors were vastly different. We explore topics such as secondary infertility, prodromal labor, and the menta and emotional toll of relying on the people around you.
Find Sarah at
website: Sarah Hughes Birth Services (shbirthservices.com)
IG: @SHBirthServices
Find Sarah at
website: Sarah Hughes Birth Services (shbirthservices.com)
IG: @SHBirthServices
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
- (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction
- (01:35) - First Pregnancy and Birth
- (09:02) - Second Pregnancy and Birth Preparation
- (15:33) - Challenges of the Second Pregnancy
- (18:22) - Navigating Prodromal Labor and Active Labor
- (21:36) - The Intensity and Joy of Water Birth
- (23:53) - Dealing with a Third-Degree Tear and Hospital Transfer
- (30:13) - Postpartum: Support and Challenges
- (38:07) - The Unique Experience of a Second Birth
