Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy 9lb 12oz Baby Home Birth — No Cervical Checks, No Stitches, Taylor's AMAZING Birth Story
If you’ve ever wondered what a peaceful, physiological, deeply empowering home birth can look like — especially with a big baby — this episode will become your new obsession.
Today, Taylor Ward walks us through her beautiful birth story of her 9 lb 12 oz baby boy born at home… after going 8 days past her due date… with zero cervical checks, no stitches, and the most intuitive, grounded labor mindset you’ve ever heard.
If you’re craving real-life encouragement, home birth inspiration, mental preparation tips, and reassurance that your body truly can do this — this one's for you!
Here's What You'll Learn in This Episode:
2:47 – Life with two under two
What daily life looks like with two little ones and the surprising perspective Taylor wants every pregnant mom to hear.
5:58 – Her pregnancy journey
Energy shifts, wild third-trimester leg cramps, breastfeeding while pregnant, and navigating a dip in milk supply.
11:40 – Leg cramps + mental health
What finally helped her cramps and how she moved through an unexpected emotional spiral.
17:15 – Hospital birth vs. home birth
Why she switched birth settings the second time and how her midwives supported every decision.
19:47 – Preparing mentally + physically
Mindset work, fear release, and the positioning techniques that helped with a late-pregnancy transverse baby.
23:42 – Her birth partner’s role
How her husband supported her emotionally, physically, and with toddler care so she could rest.
29:06 – Saying “no” to induction… again
What happened the first time — and why she chose a completely different path at 41+ weeks.
31:48 – The Birth Story
Waters breaking at night, the birth space, her visualizations, quiet rest periods, and laboring in the birth pool.
42:36 – Pushing + meeting baby
What pushing positions actually worked and the calm, joyful moment she met her nearly 10 lb baby.
48:24 – Immediate postpartum care
Why she skipped stitches, skipped cervical checks, and how she settled in after birth.
52:54 – The first 24 hours
Healing, bonding, resting, and soaking in that dreamy newborn bubble.
55:03 – The mental work behind her contractions
Her spiritual reflections, relaxation tools, and the techniques (like a birthing comb + counter-pressure) that made all the differenc
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