In this birth story episode, hear how Katie and her husband found their way to home birth starting ten years ago with their first born child.

When they were pregnant again nearly ten years later, they interviewed local Rochester, MN midwives and connected with Midwife Laura Thompson, CPM, LM.

Hear how a second-time mom chose personalized doula care for the birth of her second child within the hospital setting. Though her first hospital birth brought fear and trauma, this purposefully prepared and doula supported birth brought an incredibly redemptive experience.

In this birth story episode, hear how Rylie and her husband chose an intentional route to home birth midwifery for prenatal care, birth attendance, and postpartum care in Rochester, MN.

Hear how a second-time mom found prenatal, birth, and postpartum care with Rochester Community Midwives, what happens when the midwife is away, and how mama maintained power throughout the her labor and delivery.

Birth as a first-time mother can feel like a surprise adventure—sure, you prepared as much as possible, but the truth remains that, like every adventure, there are changes, surprises, and often gifts that couldn’t be planned better than God’s holy design. Hear from one Rochester, MN mother about the labor and birth of her first daughter.

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