In this enlightening episode of the Fresh Courage Podcast, we sit down with Tatiana Koontz, a dedicated midwife and owner of Birthwaves Midwifery in San Diego, California. Tatiana shares her profound insights into home birth, highlighting the numerous benefits of this traditional method that has been the norm for most of human history.

Tatiana recounts the heartwarming story of how she and the Rogers family met, and the remarkable circumstances that propelled Marissa to change her care plan to a home birth at 39 weeks pregnant. Tatiana sheds light on the accessibility of home birth for the average person and the factors that often hinder individuals from having this empowering option.

The conversation delves into the advantages of natural birth and the impact of the healthcare industry's financial interests on the birth experience in America, as Tatiana passionately advocates for a return to the beauty and sacredness of birth.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Meet Tatiana Koontz: Get to know Tatiana Koontz, a dedicated midwife at Birthwaves Midwifery, as she shares her passion for home birth.

   
   



2. Home Birth and Its Benefits: Explore the numerous benefits of home birth and how it aligns with the traditional way that babies have been born throughout human history.

   
   



3. A Miraculous Home Birth: Tatiana recounts the miraculous story of having Jason and Marissa's son at home after switching their care plan at 39 weeks, and celebrating the beauty of the home birth experience.

   
   



4. Accessibility and Challenges: Discuss the accessibility of home birth for the average person and the common factors that prevent individuals from choosing this empowering option.

   
   



5. The Advantages of Natural Birth: Learn about the physical and emotional benefits of natural birth for both mother and baby.

   
   



6. The Influence of Healthcare Business: Tatiana sheds light on how the business interests of the healthcare industry have compromised the birthing experience in America, emphasizing the need for change.

   
   



7. A Call for Empowerment: Tatiana's message of empowerment, advocating for a return to the sacredness of birth and the importance of informed choices.

   
   



8. Closing Thoughts: We conclude this enlightening conversation with Tatiana's heartfelt words and a call to embrace the beauty of natural birth.

   
   

Join us in this transformative episode as we celebrate the wisdom and insights of Tatiana Koontz, a midwife dedicated to nurturing birth at home and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their birthing experiences. Tatiana's passion and advocacy for home birth offer a fresh perspective on the miracle of childbirth.

Guest Speaker:

• Tatiana Koontz - Midwife at Birthwaves Midwifery, Advocate for Home Birth and Empowerment in Childbirth

Stay tuned for more episodes of the Fresh Courage Podcast, where we continue to explore inspiring stories and practical insights to help you infuse fresh courage into every aspect of your life.