Welcome back to another episode of The Mama Village podcast! I'm your host, Ellen, and today, we have a special guest, Kerri, who will share her unique and empowering journey.

In this episode, Kerri takes us through her incredible experience of conscious conception and wild pregnancy. She made lifestyle choices over the past decade to prepare her body for this journey, opting for minimal medical intervention with no tests or scans, relying instead on her intuition and some blood work to guide her.

Kerri chose to birth at home with a birth consultant, and her pregnancy was a wonderful, intuitively led journey. She was open to medical assistance but consistently felt in tune with her body and declined unnecessary interventions.

We’ll also delve into the beautiful family blessing Kerri had in place of a traditional baby shower, where men shared important memories with their fathers, women shared their own meaningful stories, and friends expressed admiration for Kerri’s trust in her body.

Throughout the episode, Kerri opens up about exploring alternative ways to experience pregnancy and birth, such as naturopathy, and planting the seeds for others to consider these paths. She also shares her experiences with two surgeries for endometriosis and the intensity of postpartum pains while breastfeeding.

Kerri’s story sheds light on the postpartum period, including feelings of loneliness and the delicate balance of needing space yet also needing support. She discusses the importance of trusting relationships with others and oneself, the necessity of setting boundaries with visitors, and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with your partner through it all.

Join us for this insightful conversation as Kerri shares her journey, challenges, and triumphs, offering inspiration and valuable insights for all our listeners.

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To learn more about Kerri's offerings, visit her on Instagram @theintegratedmama

If you would like to share your positive pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood story, or you have education in the space to share, please send me a direct message on Instagram or email the.mamavillage@outlook.com

For Music: https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/kevin-macleod-easy-day-no-copyright-music-103

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Well Adjusted Babies: A Chiropractic Guide by Jennifer Barham-Floreani

Hypnobirthing
Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Dr Rachel Reed

Midwives Cauldron podcast

Nurture Hub podcast

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and this
is not medical advice. Any information discussed in this podcast should not replace the advice of your professional healthcare provider. This podcast is designed for general information only and is not specific to individual needs. Please seek advice from your professional health care provider if you have any concerns regarding your pregnancy, birth or postpartum.