The Growing Pains Podcast
Growing a business and a family? Join host Alyson Caffrey as she interviews mompreneurs who have scaled businesses and juggled life at home. Having it all may seem like a pipedream, but we are making it happen every day. Tune in and fold time in that carpool line!
The Growing Pains Podcast
Empowering Births at Home with Samm Magpie
Ever wondered what it's like to bring new life into the world in the comfort of your own home? Today I sit down with my longtime friend and experienced midwife Samm Magpie to explore the empowering world of home births. From Samm's unexpected calling to midwifery to the surge in demand during the pandemic, this episode offers a candid look at the joys and challenges of supporting families through one of life's most transformative experiences.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Samm's journey into midwifery and home birth practice.
- Differences between home births and hospital births.
- Benefits and risks of home births.
- Collaboration between home birth midwives and hospitals.
- The impact of COVID-19 on birth choices.
- Samm's personal experiences balancing midwifery and motherhood.
- The process of becoming a certified midwife.
CONNECT WITH SAMM:
https://www.instagram.com/magpimidwifery
https://www.magpimidwifery.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thematrescencecollective/
https://www.thematrescencecollective.com/
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:
The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist
Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/guide