Featuring on today’s show is mother-of-three and birth doula, Alyssa. After a routine ultrasound discovered that Alyssa had a shortened cervix and low fluid, she was prepped for an induction at 39 weeks. Only a short-time after having her waters ruptured, she gave birth to her daughter in the bath without any further interventions. Having had such a positive experience with her induction she decided to give up her MGP spot, instead choosing to stay in the comfort of her home to birth her second baby. Labouring on her deck as the sun rose and the birds sang in the background, she birthed her son into the water in under two hours. With her labour time drastically lowering each birth experience, her birth team were prepared to jump into action as she entered her 38th week gestation, but when her labour progressed even faster than anticipated, she barely had time to settle in the shower as her son came roaring earthside after only 45 minutes of labour. Show Links: Instagram: @cherish_birth @illawarrabirthclasses Photographers: @caught.photography.au @nina.photography Books: Birth Skills by Juju Sundin This episode is brought to you by: THE EMPOWERED PREGNANCY & BIRTH COURSE by Ellen Fisher and Hannah McNeely. Created in collaboration with four professionals in their field, this guide has it all. From choosing your ideal birth team, to nourishment and exercise, you will find a module to guide and educate you on all aspects of your journey. Course link: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/skye

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