Today we dive deep into an incredibly empowering and unique birth story. Megan Wilson of @wilsonfamilyhomestead shares her journey of unexpectedly giving birth to her 33-week baby in a car and the powerful decision she made to trust her instincts, rather than following the traditional hospital protocol. She purposefully broke her own water in the car to expedite the birth once they were parked in the hospital parking lot.

In an inspiring twist, Megan reveals her decision to have her baby stay in the car with her, avoiding antibiotics, the NICU, and unnecessary interventions, and explains how she relied on her midwife’s guidance as they made their way to a nearby birth center. With a premie weighing in at five pounds, Megan’s determination to do what felt right for her and her baby led to an incredibly positive outcome: a thriving newborn who began breastfeeding right away and never dipped below her birth weight.

This episode is a celebration of maternal intuition, trusting your body, and navigating birth on your own terms. Join us for a heartwarming and real conversation about unconventional birth choices, self-trust, and the power of a mother doing things her way.

#31 | Megan of Wilson Family Homestead's Birth Story: Unattended Home Birth in the Kitchen

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#303 | Car Birth to Premature Baby with Megan @wilsonfamilyhomestead

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#303 | Car Birth to Premature Baby with Megan @wilsonfamilyhomestead