Episode 5: Expect The Unexpected
Birth can happen really anywhere, expected or unexpected. We have attended births where there were minimal options, such as in a tiny home, to births that happened outside because the opportunity presented itself. When birthing at home, we don’t require any particular spaces or fixed positions, and often times we encourage labor moms to move around or be in a space that feels right to them. There are definitely ways to prepare your ideal birthing space in your home, but it is most important to not be too attached to one particular scenario. Like other aspects of birth & home birth, expect the unexpected.
This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth.
Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife and owner of Beholden Natural Medicine, a primary & adjunctive care practice in Portland, Oregon.