The Final Stretch: Roxanne's Third Trimester and Home Birth Plans

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne sit down for an update on Roxanne's fourth pregnancy. Approaching her third trimester, Roxanne shares her experiences and challenges during her second trimester, including juggling midwifery school, work, and raising three other children. They discuss the preparation for the upcoming birth, including prenatal visits, the decision for a home birth, birth preparation items, and their thoughts on making the birth experience less intimidating and more normalized for their children. They also delve into their experiences with previous births, the importance of having a supportive provider, and the potential financial and logistical considerations of home birth. 00:00 Introduction and Pregnancy Update 00:34 Meet the Hosts 01:24 Roxanne's Midwifery Journey 02:20 Pregnancy Challenges and Preparations 11:10 Home Birth Plans and Considerations 14:05 Podcast Sponsor and Supplement Routine 24:01 Addressing Labor Concerns 24:24 Reflecting on Joan's Birth Experience 24:51 The Impact of Birth Environment 28:37 Preparing for a Home Birth 30:35 Involving Family in Prenatal Visits 32:10 Normalizing Birth for Children 35:27 Emotional Aspects of Birth Support 41:01 Entering the Third Trimester 42:58 Final Thoughts and Resources ====================================================== 🎉 Grab Your Copy of Training for Two → https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH Your go-to guide for prenatal fitness, birth prep, and postpartum recovery. 👇 Start Preparing for Birth Today 📥 Download our free Birth Prep Circuit Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... 📥 Grab our free Pelvic Floor Prep Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... Learn how to relax and lengthen your pelvic floor to support a smoother labor and pushing phase. 💻 Explore Our Online Programs: Whether you're pregnant or postpartum—we’ve got you covered with expert-led fitness and education: 🏋🏻‍♀️ Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Programs 🎓 Childbirth + Postpartum Education Courses → https://mamastefit.com 🤱 Just Had a Baby? 📥 Grab our free Postpartum Core Workouts → https://mamastefit.kit.com/core Start reconnecting with your core and feeling strong again—safely and confidently. ——— 📲 Follow Us on Instagram for Daily Tips + BTS   / mamastefit   ——— ✨ Shop Our Favorites: ⚡️ Electrolytes we love → https://drinklmnt.com/mamaste 🌿 Supplements we trust – 20% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://thisisneeded.com/ginaandroxanne 👖 Maternity clothing we actually wear – 10% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://rstr.co/lovesteady/3500