In this episode, we welcome back Sarah, who shares her incredible journey of birthing her fourth baby at home—her second home birth after two caesareans, including a special scar birth.

If you missed her previous episode (EP67 | Sarah – Mindset Overhaul, Small Babies, 3 Planned Homebirths, HBA2C + Special Scar), you can listen to her earlier birth stories on the podcast.

Sarah’s pregnancy was smooth until around 35 weeks, when she started experiencing high blood pressure. This led to more hospital appointments, increased monitoring, and pressure from medical professionals who advised against a home birth. She was even diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, adding another layer of challenge to her birth plan.

Despite the pressure, Sarah stayed strong in her decision. She surrounded herself with a supportive doula, a dedicated midwife, and her loving husband, who all believed in her ability to birth at home. Although she expected to give birth at 38 weeks, as she had in the past, her pregnancy continued beyond that, heightening the tension.

Finally, she went into labour and gave birth safely at home, experiencing an empowering and deeply positive birth. In her own words: “I did it!”—a true testament to her strength, resilience, and trust in her body.

If you love hearing real and raw home birth stories, this episode is for you!

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by Sarah’s unwavering determination and powerful birth experience.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

📖 Book: Portal: The Art of Choosing Orgasmic, Pain-Free, Blissful Birth by Yolande Norris-Clark👩‍⚕️

Experts in Birth

Dr Rachel Reed – Midwifery, birth physiology, and women's autonomy
Dr Sarah Buckley – Hormonal physiology of birth and natural birth advocacy🌟 Support & Mentoring:
Ashley Winning VIP Mentoring – Guidance and support for home birth and pregnancy confidence

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Disclaimer: The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. The stories and opinions shared are personal experiences and should not be considered medical advice. Every birth journey is unique, and we encourage you to research, trust your intuition, and consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

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EP155 | High blood pressure. Pre-eclampsia. Medical pushback. Nothing could stop Sarah from having the home birth she knew was possible.

VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast

EP155 | High blood pressure. Pre-eclampsia. Medical pushback. Nothing could stop Sarah from having the home birth she knew was possible.