In this episode Shelby shares her three different birth experiences with me and the lessons she learned from each. In her first birth, she felt unprepared and disconnected, relying heavily on her midwife for guidance. Shelby shares her birth experiences, including a traumatic first birth with a tear and hemorrhage, and a challenging second birth with a C-section and prolapse. She then discusses her decision to have a home birth after two hospital births and her journey of healing and trust in her body. Shelby emphasizes the importance of breathwork and setting intentions in preparing for birth. Shelby shares her empowering birth story and the healing journey she went through after two traumatic births. She discusses the importance of setting intentions, believing in your body, and creating a supportive birth team. Shelby emphasizes the need for women to trust their instincts and make choices that feel right for them. Shelby's story serves as an inspiration for expectant mothers to approach birth with confidence and trust in their own power.

Resources Shelby mentions

Being born - Robyn Fernance

Meal train website

The Reconnected

10 moons Book - Jane Hardwicke collings

Birth after caesarean book - Hazel Keedle

The Fourth trimester book - Kimberly Ann Johnson

The birth sling

Cath - embodiment coach

Born at home film

Shelby Instagram

00:00 Introduction and Solo Parenting

01:38 Raising Emotionally Intelligent Boys

02:34 Managing Fevers in Children

03:30 Feeling Safe During Birth

05:52 The Power of Connecting with Your Baby

08:50 Lessons from Unique Birth Stories

14:38 First Birth Experience and Postpartum Recovery

19:45 Second Birth Experience and Clearing Fears

31:41 Preparing for the Third Birth

37:59 Challenges of Hospital Births

46:31 Healing and Preparation for a Home Birth

57:29 Trusting Your Body and Setting Intentions

01:06:37 Creating a Safe and Positive Birth Experience

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