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Listen "Homebirth across cultures USA + Australia + Guatemala || Wilmar's experience supporting birth at home (United States of America) "
Episode Synopsis
Today is a special epsiode where I chat to Wilmar in Texas, USA where we talk all things homebirth and birth culture in the context of Australia, the USA & Guatemala, where he was born and lived until 2002. Wilmar is dad to 4 children, all born at home. We connected via a podcaster group, and I couldn't not have him on the podcast! For those who don't know, Guatemala has a very high homebirth rate, and also a high maternal mortality. Wilmar himself was born via c-section, and grew up believing homebirth was only for those too poor to access healthcare. I found this fascinating considering in Australia, homebirth is very expensive! It was a very thought provoking episode and I hope it makes you think about homebirth in a global context and the issues and challenges that exist in well resourced versus less resourced countries. CHAPTERS00:58Guest Introduction and Birth Culture in Different Countries03:12Personal Journey and Decision to Have Children05:07Cultural Differences in Home Ownership and Family Planning06:52Education and Access to Healthcare in Guatemala08:44Home Birth Rates and Healthcare Privileges10:36The Influence of Colonization and Religion on Birth Culture13:26Socioeconomic Factors and Family Planning14:24Maternal Mortality and Complexities in Guatemala17:38Changing Perspectives on Home Birth20:18The Emotional and Intimate Experience of Home Birth23:08The Impact of Home Birth on Self-Perception and Trust in the Body26:07The Importance of Informed Choice and Advocacy for Home Birth28:26The Supportive Community and Joy of Home Birth32:55The Lasting Impact and Cherished Memories of Home Birth39:42The Empowering and Transformative Nature of Home Birth46:03The Symbolism and Emotional Connection to the Home Birth Space49:20The Legacy and Awareness of Home Birth in the Family50:11The First Memories52:03The Importance of Connection54:24Going for the Best Experience57:53Exercising the Privilege58:22The Joy of Home Birth01:05:53Perception of Home Birth in Texas01:09:04Keeping an Open Mind01:12:26Examining Your WhySupport the showReach out: www.emdrwithelsie.com.au @birthingathome_apodcast@emdr_with_elsie (EMDR info) [email protected] [email protected]
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