Trusting Birth: Bree Varela’s Journey Through an Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Home Birth

In this episode of the Bare Birth Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bree Varela, a mama who’s fully embraced the beauty of birth. Bree takes us through her incredible journey—from the decisions that led to her first unmedicated birth to the empowering experience of bringing her second baby into the world at home.

The Journey to an Unmedicated Birth

Bree always knew she wanted to fully experience birth. She shares how she prepared—shifting her mindset, diving into birth education, and surrounding herself with the right support - all in the last month of her first pregnancy. Looking back, she reflects on how much trust and surrender played a role in making that first birth such a powerful experience.

Choosing Home Birth: Finding the Right Support

For her second birth, Bree followed her intuition and chose to give birth at home. She talks about how crucial it was to find the right midwife—someone who truly aligned with her values and supported her vision. Her story is such a great reminder that feeling safe, heard, and respected during birth makes all the difference.

The Beauty of Letting Birth Unfold Naturally

Birth is unpredictable, raw, and absolutely beautiful. Bree shares what it felt like to labor and birth instinctively, trusting her body to guide her. Her experience is a testament to how powerful undisturbed birth can be when we simply allow it to unfold.

Navigating Postpartum: The Chapter We Often Forget

We spend so much time preparing for birth, but what about postpartum? Bree opens up about the emotional and physical transitions of early motherhood, sharing what helped her heal and adjust. She reminds us that having a solid postpartum plan and a strong support system is just as important as preparing for birth itself.

Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

One of Bree’s biggest takeaways? The people around you matter. Whether it’s your midwife, doula, partner, or support team, making sure they truly align with your values can change everything. Bree encourages mamas to take the time to find providers who make them feel empowered and respected.

Bree’s story is such an inspiring example of how trusting your body and surrounding yourself with the right support can lead to an incredible birth experience. Tune in to this episode of the Bare Birth Podcast to hear her wisdom, insights, and encouragement for all mamas preparing for their own unique birth journey.

What’s been the most empowering part of your birth journey? Let’s chat about it on Instagram @barebirthpodcast!