Lu's planned homebirth becomes a C Section to Alara

“I had no idea I had that amount of strength” So much strength, acceptance, and absolutely no regrets. Lu has the incredible ability to face challenges with grace and calm and this is why you’ll find this a very inspiring episode. Labouring from Thursday to Monday at home, eventually she made the decision to have a C Section to meet baby Alara.  This story is an account of a pregnancy and birth experience that was unpredictable – as Lu tells us absolutely nothing went as planned right from the very conception of their baby girl. On paper it could look like it was a traumatic experience – but it’s definitely not. In this episode you’ll hear about love, connection, bonding, a midwife who advocates for her, a positive experience in hospital full of respect for her desires and absolutely no pressure for intervention. Lu shares with us her meditation practice, her 10 day silent retreat at 35 weeks, her dream of the birth, and her love for her baby. Listen for so much wisdom that emerges through our conversation – it’s just amazing how Lu was to cope the way she did for as long as she did and what a wonderful birth story this really is. If you too would like to learn relaxation, breathwork, visualisation and a range of skills and techniques to prepare for your birth (and to use in life afterwards with baby) head to www.positivebirths.co.nz