In this episode with Anna, we get to hear about her early losses and then her first full-term pregnancy and unassisted home birth.

Anna chose an unassisted birth and also a “wild” pregnancy, rooted in the firm belief that it is God alone who sustains her baby. Along the way she and her husband had to address fears, endure an unexpected more, and handle the disapproval of family members regarding their choices. But they knew deep down that free birth best fit Anna’s personality and relationship, so they persevered.

However, they did dip into the hospital setting more than once, utilizing it for help as needed. In one instance, it provided the reassurance they needed to continue, and in the other instance it created a lot of hurt.

We hope you enjoy her story!

Birth Story Disclaimer

The choices, beliefs and opinions of the mamas sharing their stories are as individual as the storyteller herself and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or recommended choices of Lauren and/or Brooke.

SHOW NOTES “FOOTER”

• Email us to say hi: holywildbirth@gmail.com

• Hang out with us in the Rooted In Eden PMA (off-facebook, private community)

• Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: Fill out the form

• Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of Hearthmother Journey

• Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast: sisterbirth.com/podcast-guest

From Lauren:

• Instagram

• Midwifery consults: Email lauren.rootedineden@gmail.com

From Brooke:

• Instagram

• Trust God, Trust Birth Workshop - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)

• Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop - a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox

• Embrace Birth Journey - comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)

Show Notes:

Adriana is a mom saved by grace in more ways than one. Saved out of witchcraft and unto the Lordship of Christ, she experienced a disappointing and difficult birth and postpartum with her first child. But as she grew, she experienced Jesus' gracious leadership and said YES to Him as it pertained to growing her family. You’ll hear about how that one YES resulted in myriad miracles within and around her and culminated in a sweet and redemptive unassisted birth and postpartum.

Mentioned in our "ad": hearthmotherjourney.com

You can find Adriana in the following places:

• Instagram: @‌thehallowedbirth

• Website: www.thehallowedbirth.com

• Photographer: @‌lifeandlens_photography

  
  

  Birth Story Disclaimer

  The choices, beliefs and opinions of the mamas sharing their stories are as individual as the storyteller herself and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or recommended choices of Lauren and/or Brooke.

  
  

  SHOW NOTES “FOOTER”

  • Email us to say hi: holywildbirth@gmail.com

  • Hang out with us in the Rooted In Eden PMA (off-facebook, private community)

  • Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: Fill out the form

  • Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of Hearthmother Journey

  • Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast: Holy Wild Birth Podcast : Guest Application

  From Lauren:

  • Instagram

  • Midwifery consults: Email lauren.rootedineden@gmail.com

  From Brooke:

  • Instagram

  • Trust God, Trust Birth Workshop - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)

  • Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop - a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox

  • Embrace Birth Journey - comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)

  
  

If you've been here any amount of time, you'll know that we are all about autonomy when it comes to pregnancy and birth work. The other side of the coin is responsibility. Sometimes both pregnant women and birth attendants can act irresponsibly with their autonomy, and that's what this episode is about.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Hearthmother Journey
• Past episode on Autonomy and Radical Responsibility

SHOW NOTES “FOOTER”

Email us to say hi:

Hang out with us in the

(off-facebook, private community) Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes:

Get on the

for the next cohort of

(we start in April, and again in October) Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast:

From Lauren:

Midwifery consults: Email lauren.rootedineden@gmail.com

From Brooke:

- a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)

- a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox

- comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)