In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia, and her students, Aly, and Eva, share a February recap from the practice, including two beautiful and surprisingly quick births. They reflect on a second-time mama who worried about repeating her long first labor but ended up having her baby so fast the team didn’t make it in time, and a first-time mama whose birth brought important lessons around newborn transition, placenta delivery, postpartum recovery, and rest.

They also share behind-the-scenes insight into midwifery care, including estimating blood loss, individualized hemorrhage support, postpartum healing, and the nuance of caring for each family based on their needs and preferences. This episode is full of real stories, practical wisdom, and honest reflection from life on call.

If you live in the Sonoma County area and are interested in home birth check out www.bornwildmidwifery.com

Chapters

00:00 Life as a Doula: Balancing School and Prenatals

10:26 The Birth Experience: Challenges and Triumphs

15:33 Resuscitation: A Calm Approach to Crisis

18:01 Postpartum Care: The Importance of Rest

25:09 Navigating Postpartum Challenges

35:39 Building a Comprehensive Picture: Prenatal to Postpartum

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Midwife Birth Recap: Surprise Fast Labor, Newborn Support & Postpartum Recovery