S5 EP161: Chloe Pacey: Birth Centre + Preterm Labour/NICU + Two Homebirths/Freebirth/Reclaiming the 4th Stage
On today’s episode, I sit down with Chloe, the other half of The Road to Wisdom podcast, as she shares her five birth experiences. She begins with her first experience at a birth centre, where she had a fast, four-hour labour at almost 42 weeks. Despite the quick and intense nature of her labour, she found safety in her birth space and instinctively turned inward to birth her baby. This experience became the foundation for her future births and the choices she made.
Her second birth was a planned homebirth, but it took an unexpected turn when her baby arrived prematurely at 35 weeks and required time in the NICU. This vulnerable experience deepened her understanding of the medical system and impacted her mindset. However, during her next pregnancy, she overcame any lingering doubts, restored her trust in her body, and birthed her third baby safely at home at 38 weeks.
Chloe’s fourth birth felt more like a gentle unfolding, and marked the arrival of her first son. By the time she was preparing for the birth of her fifth baby, Chloe shares how she laid crucial groundwork with her midwife to reclaim the sacredness of her fourth. Join us as Chloe discusses the profound lessons and personal reflections from her birthing season.
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Instagram: @chloepacey
Podcast: @theroadtowisdom.podcast
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