How To Prepare Your Children For Your Home Birth

Ever wondered how to include your older kids in your home birth in a way that’s empowering, fun, and not scary? In this episode, we’re sharing creative tips from real home birth families on how they prepared their children to be present for the birth of a sibling. From animal birth videos and “growling games” to plain talk about body parts and backup plans for midnight labors—this one’s packed with heart and humor. Whether you’re planning to have your little ones right there or just want the option open, this convo will help you feel more confident and connected as a family. If you had your children present at your home birth, and have any additional advice for fellow listeners, we'd love to hear it! You can reach out to us at ⁠hello@diahpodcast.com⁠. Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your first-time, one-time order More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast is a weekly podcast about home birth and our decision to go from a traditional hospital birth with an OBGYN to a natural birth at home with midwives. This is a raw and honest show that explores homebirth from every angle. We talk about the fears and judgements thrown at you when you choose home birth. We share resources that we found tremendously helpful for understanding our birthing options. We confess the magic and craziness in preparing for pregnancy, home birth, motherhood and fatherhood. We talk about having sex while pregnant and maintaining your connection and intimacy as a couple. We reveal how to stay centered and not lose yourself through pregnancy, and tons more! This show is all about adding an empowered conversation to the topic of home birth and natural birth, while keeping it real, grounded and fun. So strap in and join us as we’re doing it at home!