Ep. 2 Maternal Wellness and a Christmas Homebirth with Mikayla Smith
In this episode of the Bare Birth Podcast, we sit down with Mikayla Smith—a nurse practitioner, military wife, and health coach—to discuss her journey through pregnancy and birth. Mikayla’s story is a testament to the power of informed decision-making, intentional mindset, and maternal health in shaping positive birth experiences.
Prioritizing Maternal Health
Mikayla shares her passion for maternal health, emphasizing its direct impact on our family’s well-being. She talks about the importance of women prioritizing their health, not just for themselves but for the future of their families. She encourages mothers to educate themselves, listen to their bodies, and seek supportive care providers who align with their birth goals.
Mikayla offers 1:1 Functional Health Coaching to help women optimize metabolism, hormones, and gut health. Her coaching includes functional lab testing, concierge messaging access, and lifestyle coaching!
From Hospital to Home: A Transformational Birth Experience
Mikayla opens up about her personal experiences with birth, detailing her transition from a hospital birth to a home birth. She candidly discusses the fears she had to overcome, the extensive research she undertook, and the significance of informed consent in the birthing process. By understanding birth statistics and the medical system’s approach to childbirth, she gained the confidence to choose a birth setting that resonated with her values.
Mikayla really relied on all she and her husband learned from their Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class.
The Role of Mindset in an Unmedicated Birth
A key takeaway from Mikayla’s story is the role of mindset in achieving an unmedicated birth. She highlights how fear can impact labor and why reframing birth as a natural and empowering process is crucial. By surrounding herself with positive birth stories and focusing on preparation, she set herself up for a successful home birth experience.
Trusting Your Body and Finding Support
Throughout our conversation, Mikayla emphasizes the importance of trusting one’s body and instincts during birth. She encourages women to seek providers who truly support their choices and respect the natural process of birth. Her journey serves as an inspiration for mothers looking to take control of their birthing experience and step into their power with confidence.
Tune in to this episode of the Bare Birth Podcast to hear Mikayla’s incredible birth story, her insights on maternal health, and her advice for other mothers preparing for birth. Her journey is a powerful reminder that birth is not just a medical event but a deeply personal and transformative experience.
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