Welcome to The Birth Hour! In this episode, Joyce tells all three of her birth stories. Joyce had three natural births that share some similarities, but which were also surprisingly different. As a doula, Joyce offers a helpful, informative perspective on birth and doesn't hold anything back!

Welcome to The Birth Hour! Sarah went into her first childbirth experience expecting a vaginal birth and ended up with a cesarean. Find out about the series of events that led to Sarah's emergency c-section in this week's episode of The Birth Hour.

Welcome to The Birth Hour! In this episode, Leah shares the story of her fifth birth, which took place at a birth center surrounded by supportive women. The Red Tent was a hideaway that women in ancient Christian culture retreated to during their periods or to give birth. In these tents, it is said that women shared secrets and traditions of womanhood and motherhood, and cared for each other during times of need. Leah's midwife named Leah's recent birth a "Red Tent Birth" and you will soon find out why.

Welcome to The Birth Hour! In this episode, Indiana Adams, blogger, conference planning guru and budding podcaster shares her well known birth stories. She has had three homebirths, and none of them have been void of excitement. I'll break it down for you in short form by hitting on the highlights. 

First Birth -  Precipitous labor, homebirth, washcloth of modesty.

Second Birth - Even MORE precipitous, unassisted, the toilet is a major player.

Third Birth - Unaware of baby's presence until 17 weeks gestation, natural induction at home, STILL precipitous. 

You'll have to listen to Indiana tell it in her own words on this episode of The Birth Hour.

Welcome to The Birth Hour! In this episode, Elspeth shares her VBAC success story. Elspeth had an unexpected C section with her first birth and was planning her VBAC on her way into the operating room. She did lots of research and found support from a local ICAN group and a doctor who supported VBACs. Her story is a beautiful and empowering birth story that I know all listeners will benefit from hearing but especially those who may be planning for a VBAC.

Welcome! The Birth Hour is a podcastcreated for mothers to come together to share their childbirth stories. Whether you are pregnant, trying to conceive, a first time mom or a veteran mother of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving birth stories from women willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.

In this first episode, Bryn celebrates her son's second birthday by sharing his homebirth story. On the website you can find shownotes and download a free homebirth birth plan.