Listen "75. Home Birthing Explained: Benefits, Fears, and Pain Management with Doula Aimee Sing (BirthAims)"
Episode Synopsis
We're joined by Aimee Sing — a birth doula, lactation consultant, and Calmbirth educator from the Blue Mountains. Aimee has supported countless women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She’s also the Vice President of Homebirth NSW and host of the Australian VBAC Stories Podcast, making her a passionate voice in the home birth community.In this episode, we explore why more women are choosing home birth and what the real benefits, risks, and considerations are when compared to conventional hospital births. Aimee shares her insight into:Why some women choose to give birth at homeThe “cascade of interventions” in hospital births and how home birth outcomes compareCommon fears around home birthing and how to navigate themWhat Calmbirth classes teach and how they help couples prepareTools for pain management and emotional support during labourUnderstanding risks and what qualifies as a high-risk pregnancyHow to stay calm, connected, and confident during labourThe pros and cons of water birthWhether you’re curious about home birth, preparing for pregnancy, or supporting someone through theirs, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting an empowering, evidence-based conversation about birthing options.🎧 Tune in and learn how to make informed choices for your birth experience with expert insight from Doula Aimee Sing of BirthAims.Connect with Aimee:Website: https://birthaims.com.au/Instagram: birth_aimsAustralian VBAC Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qJFwxzzpUQQFjwG98qqwa?si=f5c88a68d4664994Connect with Heal my Health:Website: healmyhealth.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healmyhealth/TikTok: sallywhyte_Contact: [email protected]:The Heal My Health Podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or substitute medical advice. Listeners of this podcast should seek professional medical advice before making any changes to their current lifestyle. Any use of information from this podcast used by listeners is done so at their own risk.
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