<p>Nicola's two birth stories include several abnormal and/or frightening elements. Her first was an ultimately uneventful breech birth (but a surprise breech!). Her second, however, included placental abruption, emergency cesarean, neonatal resuscitation, a helicopter lift, and a NICU stay. Through it all, Nicola points out the ways she saw God's hand at work, protecting them, providing for them, and ultimately showering them with blessings. She wouldn't do it any other way; she's still a fierce advocate for home birth and midwifery care. </p><p>Please note that we had a lot of challenges recording these stories, and editing the recording to make it salvageable posed significant hurdles. If it seems choppy or "off" at points, this is the reason. However, the stories are rich, and I hope you'll hang with us through the hiccups to mine the gold nuggets. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homemadeinnh" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Nicola on IG</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Get on the <a href="https://links.ivorey.io/widget/form/x7vHwhDiGa6v9LJdatzQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">First-To-Know list</a> for our fall cohort of Hearthmother Journey and get an exclusive invitation to our open house.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>BIRTH STORY DISCLAIMER:</strong></p><p>The choices, beliefs, and opinions of the mamas sharing their stories are as individual as the storyteller herself and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or recommended choices of Lauren and/or Brooke.</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect:</p><ul><li><p>Email us to say hi: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p></li><li><p>Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&amp;A episodes: <a href="https://forms.gle/acgymc8Lixrk3iLg9" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Fill out the form</a></p></li><li><p>Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast: <a href="http://sisterbirth.com/podcast-guest" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://sisterbirth.com/podcast-guest</a></p><ul><li><p>Hang out with us and other Holy Wild Women in our private community (off Facebook): <a href="https://hearthmotherministries.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/community/home" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hearthmotherministries.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/community/home</a></p></li></ul></li><li><p>Become a holy, wild birthkeeper with us inside <a href="http://hearthmotherministries.com/journey" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Hearthmother Journey</a></p></li></ul><p>From Lauren:</p><ul><li><p>Midwifery consults: Email  <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p></li></ul><p>From Brooke:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://sisterbirth.com/trust" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Trust God, Trust Birth Workshop</a> - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://sister-birth.ck.page/faithfilledhomebirth" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop </a>- a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox</p></li><li><p><a href="https://sisterbirth.com/journey" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Embrace Birth Journey </a>- comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)</p></li></ul><p>Intro and Outra Music Credit -<br />Betty Dear By <a href="https://soundcloud.com/blue-dot-sessions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Blue Dot Sessions</a> is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Creative Commons License</a>.</p><p><br /></p>