HB03. Carole King in the Bath and a New Stair Carpet: my mum's induction in the 70s and a home birth in the 80s (me!)

In this episode I interview MY ACTUAL MUM about her two birth stories: a hospital induction in the 1970s, and a home birth in the early 1980s. We cover a lot! Including - but not limited to - thinking you're going to die in childbirth, induction, hospital vs. home, birth position, being separated from baby, transition (aka "Give me the drugs!"), fear and positivity in childbirth, and the best time to get your stair carpet laid (on the actual day you give birth, apparently).Things you might find interesting:  Inducing Labour: making informed decisions by Dr Sarah Wickham; a great book to read if you want to understand the evidence around induction of labour, covering a variety of reasons for induction (i.e. small baby, big baby, post-dates pregnancy etc.). AIMS has a load of useful information if you're having to make other decisions about your care. As I've said before, The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill and The Positive Birth Movement are great resources for planning and understanding your birth options. In the podcast I mention Grantly Dick-Read's Childbirth Without Fear which unpicks the impact of fear on childbirth and parenting. And just a reminder to chat through any concerns you might have with your midwife or consultant obstetrician. If you feel you need more answers or a specialised plan then it's worth seeking out your hospital's Consultant Midwife for Normal Birth. Find me on the web, on Instagram, on Facebook or contact me at [email protected]. Special thanks to Tom Herbert aka electrobeard for the music.