In this special episode of Instinctual Motherhood, I’m joined by my husband for a candid conversation about what it was really like supporting me through two home births—one as a first-time, unsure partner… and the second with a whole new level of confidence and trust.

We’re sharing his honest thoughts from the moment I first brought up home birth during our pregnancy with Theodore, to what shifted between our first and second experiences. You’ll hear how his fears turned into confidence, what he wishes he had known going into our first birth, and the parts of home birth that surprised him most.

If your partner is hesitant about birth outside the hospital—or if you just want a raw, supportive look into what it’s like from the partner’s perspective—this episode is for you.

🎧 In this episode, we talk about:

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  What my husband really thought when I said “home birth”

  
  


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  How he felt watching labor unfold at home—for both babies

  
  


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  The mindset shifts between our first and second births

  
  


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  His honest advice to any partner feeling unsure about birth outside the system

  
  

Whether you’re planning your first birth or reflecting on your own, I hope this conversation reminds you that intuition, preparation, and support matter—for both of you.

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