<p>Welcome to the very first episode of This is Birth where I talk to Chloe Katene as she prepares for the homebirth of her second baby.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>Her first birth experience, including finding out she was pregnant while travelling Europe!&nbsp;</li> <li>Watching homebirth videos on YouTube to prepare for her first homebirth almost 2 years ago.</li> <li>Reflecting on her birth and realising that even though her birth was beautiful, there were feelings of birth trauma which she has since unpacked.</li> <li>Talks through her process of considering freebirth of second baby, however ultimately finding a group of midwives who supported her birth wishes.</li> <li>How pregnancy is an opportunity for healing.</li> <li>5-5-5 Rule for Postpartum: 5 days in bed, 5 days on bed, 5 days around bed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Realising pregnancy is a spiritual experience, and that while you are hapu you have a direct connection to source.&nbsp;</li> <li>Tracking her menstrual cycle to get in tune with her body. Listening to sounds and signals of her body, blocking out outside noise.&nbsp;</li> <li>Deciding not to have every test and scan during pregnancy.</li> <li>From maiden to mother - It's okay that the old me doesn't exist anymore.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Follow Chloe on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chloekatene_/" target="_blank">@chloekatene_</a></p> <p>Share you feedback and get in touch at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/this.is.birth.nz/" target="_blank">@this.is.birth.nz</a></p>