In this episode, Sophia and Aly sit down with Larissa to share one of the most unique birth journeys yet.

What began as a seemingly overdue pregnancy turned into a powerful story of intuition, patience, and uncovering what was actually happening beneath the surface.

Larissa shares:

Why she chose a no-intervention pregnancy
The confusion of measuring small and unclear timelines
How an early loss changed everything
What it was like to think she was “53 weeks pregnant”
Her 43-hour labor and 8-hour pushing experience
Postpartum challenges with feeding and recovery

This episode explores the complexity of trusting your body when answers aren’t clear—and what it means to truly surrender to the process.

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00:00 Intro
01:00 Fertility + pregnancy start
03:30 Choosing home birth + no ultrasounds
05:00 Measuring small + uncertainty begins
08:30 Doppler + reassurance
10:00 “Overdue” months begin
11:40 The 53-week pregnancy realization
14:30 Maternity leave chaos
16:00 Trust vs fear in pregnancy
19:00 Labor begins
21:00 Early labor + tub + positions
23:30 Pushing challenges
24:00 Breakthrough moment (bladder)
25:00 8 hours pushing
29:00 Birth + surprise gender
31:00 Postpartum + feeding challenges
34:00 Advice for first-time moms

This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.

We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.

Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.

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