Arielle, who goes by Elle, is a birth and postpartum doula based in Texas, USA. She began her journey into wellness as a health coach before transitioning into doula work after recognizing the profound impact of birth and postpartum experiences on women's health. In addition to her doula practice, she has a background in technology sales and tech degrees. Elle is a mother of four children, including a set of twins, all of whom she homeschools. She is also an advocate for holistic health practices and has supported numerous women through their birthing journeys.

Welcome to another enriching episode of "Birthing Twins" with your host Bibi, an experienced midwife from Australia who is dedicated to sharing everything about twin pregnancies and twin life. In this episode, Bibi is joined by Arielle, also known as Elle, a birth and postpartum doula from Texas. Elle shares her fascinating journey through multiple pregnancies, culminating in the home birth of her twins. Their discussion covers everything from her early birth experiences, the importance of choosing supportive healthcare providers, and her unwavering belief in her body’s ability to birth twins naturally at home.

Throughout the episode, Elle discusses her journey from having single births in hospitals to a transformative, hands-on home birth experience. She emphasizes the importance of holistic health practices, the significance of informed choice in prenatal care, and the challenges and triumphs of twin motherhood. Keywords like "twins home birth", "holistic pregnancy care", "doula support", and "postpartum doula" are thoroughly explored. Elle also shares practical advice for expectant twin mothers to navigate the often over-medicalized approach to twin pregnancies and highlights the empowering experience of birthing at home.

• The importance of choosing a healthcare team that supports and believes in your birthing plan.


• Why it’s crucial to filter out negative or fear-inducing stories from your prenatal journey.


• The significant role of nutrition and holistic health practices in carrying twins to full term.


• The unique aspects of planning and experiencing a home birth for twins.


• Strategies for managing postpartum challenges, including breastfeeding and sibling dynamics.

1. "Find people who support you and believe in you to be a part of your team." - Elle


2. "If someone is already starting with red flags, like, well, maybe, or if this, or we'll see…cut it off." - Elle


3. "Take care of yourself as much as you can mentally and physically." - Elle


4. "My biggest fear was delivering one baby vaginally and then having a cesarean for the second baby." - Elle


5. "In different seasons of motherhood, you do different things." - Elle

• Follow Elle on Instagram: @elle_ezechuk


• Book Mentioned: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth


• Doula Association: DONA.org (URL not explicitly mentioned in the transcript)

For more empowering twin birth stories and invaluable insights into twin pregnancy and motherhood, make sure to listen to the full episode and stay tuned for more episodes from "Birthing Twins." If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and come say hi on Instagram at @BirthingTwins.