Birth Tales

Lily is back on the podcast for the third time! After a birth centre birth and a BBA with her two daughters, she's here today to share her most recent experience of giving birth to her son.
Lily shares how she prepared for her homebirth by working on her mindset and hiring the same wonderful doula who supported her previous births. She explains why protecting her peace became a priority throughout her pregnancy, whether that meant shielding herself from other people's opinions or declining extra scans that were causing her unnecessary worry. Instead, she chose to trust her instincts and listen to her body.
We chat about the idea that third births can throw you a curveball, and Lily shares how, after waiting much longer than she'd expected for her labour to begin, her third birth was definitely more mentally challenging than her second. Despite this, she found the experience genuinely fun and enjoyable.
This is such a lovely story about waiting patiently for your baby to come when they're ready, and I'm sure it will be a really positive and empowering listen for anyone awaiting their baby's arrival.
 
Lily's 1st birth: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/005-lily-physiological-birth-mlu-doula-urinary-retention/id1703057905?i=1000629471822 
Lily's 2nd birth: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/031-lily-2nd-birth-homebirth-bba-physiological-birth/id1703057905?i=1000652105241 
Lily's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/thebettersleepcoach_/
Doula: https://www.instagram.com/doula_sarah/
 
My website: www.serenalouth.com
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In this episode Lisa shares her journey into motherhood. Having always wanted to be a mum, she loved being pregnant and was really excited to give birth. Lisa takes us step by step through her homebirth preparation including hiring two independent midwives to ensure continuity of care and planning for a waterbirth.
We talk in depth about choosing to have your baby at home as a first time mum, the incredible support she received from her private midwives and her daughter's amazing en caul birth! Lisa's story beautifully highlights the power of both being well prepared and trusting your instincts when it comes to childbirth.
 
My website: www.serenalouth.com
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/serenalouth/

In this episode Sam shares the story of her son Max's birth. She began her conception journey with very little trust in her body, but her confidence grew rapidly once she fell pregnant and, aside from an ECV to turn her breech baby, she went on to have a very straightforward pregnancy.
As Sam learned more about birth she transferred to the homebirth team to give herself the best chance of achieving the spontaneous physiological birth she hoped for. When her labour began, it quickly became far more intense than she had anticipated and she made the decision to transfer into hospital for anti-sickness medication.
Sam reflects on what an incredible advocate and cheerleader her partner was, the fantastic support she received from her homebirth midwives and the elements that made her birth feel so positive despite the change in location.

This is such a lovely conversation about learning to trust your body, adapting when birth takes an unexpected turn and recognising that a positive birth isn't defined by where it happens.
 
Sam's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/scroge 
The Birth Prep Bundle: https://sincere-union-68693.myflodesk.com/zkj6c4q686 
My website: www.serenalouth.com
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/serenalouth/

In today's episode Helena shares the stories of her two pregnancies and births, which unfolded in surprisingly similar ways. She had planned to welcome her babies at home, but as both labours began earlier than expected, she ended up giving birth in the hospital twice instead. Helena talks us through her two physiological births, the coping techniques she leant on to get her through and the extra care her pre-term babies needed in the early days postpartum.
This was a particularly special episode to record because lovely Helena was my first proper doula client - I was actually at her daughter's birth! So it was a joy to reflect on her baby's birthday together and I know you're going to love hearing her story too.
 
Helena's IG: https://www.instagram.com/helenacolv/
The Birth Prep Bundle: https://sincere-union-68693.myflodesk.com/zkj6c4q686 
My website: www.serenalouth.com
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/serenalouth/

In today's episode Rosie shares her journey into motherhood, which very sadly began with the loss of a twin pregnancy. She talks candidly about her miscarriage, finding solace in the stories of women who had been through similar experiences, and how grief, anxiety, joy and gratitude all had to coexist when she conceived again.
Rosie always knew she wanted to birth her baby at home and she talks us through her long labour, including the mental challenge of navigating the early stages when progress felt slow. She was incredibly well supported throughout by her husband, doula and acupuncturist and when her baby was born into her arms in her own bedroom, Rosie describes feeling like an absolute queen.
This is the most beautiful example of a mother's determination, strength and stamina and a wonderful reminder of just how empowering and positive birth has the potential to be.
 
Rosie's doula: https://www.sarahmkerridge.com 
Rosie's acupuncturist:  https://www.claremossacupuncture.com 
Rosie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosiegordonlennox    
Rosie's website: https://www.rosiewildgoose.co.uk 
 
My website: www.serenalouth.com
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/serenalouth/