Birth Story with Jen [plus size, private midwife, water home birth]

Send us a text A calm, honest, and deeply grounding conversation about trusting your body and making informed choices in pregnancy and birth. In this episode, I’m joined by Jen, a women’s health physiotherapist and first-time mum, who shares her positive plus size birth story, from navigating maternity care options to experiencing a straightforward and empowering home birth. In this episode, we cover: Jen’s conception journey and pregnancy with PCOS How weight-based risk categorisation affected her maternity care options Choosing private midwifery for continuity of care How home birth became the right choice, with hospital transfer always part of the plan Birth preparation strategies that actually resonated, including mindset, breath, and physical confidence Weeks of prodromal labour and managing the emotional side of waiting What labour felt like, including shower use, vomiting, rest between contractions, and trusting intuition The relief and support of labouring in a birth pool A fast, calm water birth and physiological third stage Early postpartum experiences, including breastfeeding challenges and mastitis Reflections on informed choice, body trust, and feeling supported in birth This episode is a reminder that birth does not need to be dramatic to be powerful, and that informed, supported choices make all the difference. Connect with Jen: Website Instagram LINKS: Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts FitNest Mama Website Instagram @kathbaquie.physio 1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House ** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.