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14. Emily & Josh’s birth story — physiological waterbirth in the public system with caseload midwifery care + doula support
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In this episode we speak with first time parents Emily and Josh about their experience of navigating their choices in pregnancy and birth, and preparing for what was a beautiful physiological waterbirth in the public system. Em and Josh sought out continuity of care through their local caseload program, and chose additional support from a doula. We hear about the positive social influences on their mindset for pregnancy and birth, their experience of reviewing the evidence on midwifery continuity of care in choosing where and with whom to birth, and in navigating other choices throughout their pregnancy and birth. Em experienced hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) right until the very end of her pregnancy, and speaks of the value of continuity of care while navigating that emotional and physical rollercoaster. They take us through their experience of coming up against hospital-based timeframes and the advocacy and support needed to allow physiology to unfold, while birthing in the system. Theirs is a wonderful story of the power of getting informed and arming yourself with a great support team, and how a positive first birth is not only eminently possible, but really powerful.
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