051 | How Home Birth Can Offer Freedom and Peace Of Mind (with Jeni and John Davis)

Surrendered Birth Stories

A last minute 66 hour induction at 37 weeks is not exactly what John and Jeni had planned for their daughter’s birth, but their naïvety of being young, first-time parents got the better of them. From the moment they got home from their nearly week long stay at the hospital, Jeni was already planning the redemptive second birth she knew God had for her, but this time, with open hands for His will to be done and not hers. Hear how their son’s birth was a complete one-eighty from their daughter’s, and why choosing to have him at home was what they feel like God intended for them all along.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Business of Being Born (Documentary)
Real Food For Pregnancy (Book)

00:00 Introduction

04:56 Meet Jeni & John Davis

06:13 First Pregnancy Challenges

08:51 Navigating High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

09:57 The Induction Process

12:52 Postpartum Reflections

18:17 Choosing a Natural Birth

21:30 The Brewer's Diet and Pregnancy Nutrition

31:54 Breastfeeding and Postpartum Challenges

36:16 Planning for a Home Birth

40:05 Deciding on a Home Birth

40:24 Presenting the Case for Home Birth

41:39 Husband's Perspective and Prayer

44:00 Pros and Cons of Home Birth

48:31 Preparing for the Birth

51:10 Judah's Birth Story

53:35 Labor and Delivery

01:03:46 Post-Birth Reflections

01:07:38 Postpartum Challenges and Support

01:13:34 Spiritual Lessons and Final Thoughts

01:21:33 Conclusion & Outtakes

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