Disclaimer: This episode discusses infant loss and traumatic birth experiences, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

Today, we talk with Stefanie, a mother who experienced a devastating loss due to the missteps of an inexperienced midwife during her son’s homebirth. Her primary midwife, occupied with personal errands, sent an inexperienced substitute, leading to a tragic outcome. Stefanie’s son, born breech, was rushed to the hospital but passed away after three days on life support.

In the aftermath, Stefanie turned to natural healing, founding a wellness company that helped her find purpose amid grief. She now advocates for safer birth practices, urging mothers to thoroughly research providers. Her message is clear: homebirth isn’t the issue, but proper, qualified care is essential.

Join us for this heartfelt conversation on resilience, healing, and the importance of informed choices in birth.

Connect with Stefanie:

• Good Hearted Mama – Wellness tinctures and natural healing products
• Stefanie's Birth Story

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Intro & Outro Music by: Dan Phillipson - Song Title: Making Progress

Transition Music by: Luke Moseley - Song Title: Fall