S1, EP9: Victoria’s birth story - homebirth and the power of a doula.

In this episode of The Massage Doula, Azeeta welcomes Victoria, who shares her journey through pregnancy and home birth.

Victoria delves into her decision to have a home birth, inspired by community midwives and fueled by her disassociation of hospitals as safe places due to past experiences. She embarked on a reading journey, gathering knowledge on home births, doulas, and the importance of a comfortable environment to support oxytocin release and labour progression. Encouraged by positive insights and her husband's support, she sought the assistance of a doula named Gail.

The episode takes listeners through Victoria's labour experience, sharing how breaking away from traditional norms allowed her to create a birth plan that worked best for her needs. With the support of her husband, a skilled doula, and understanding midwives, Victoria successfully had her baby in the comfort of her home, cherishing the empowering experience of bringing her child into the world on her own terms.