The Growing Pains Podcast

Empowering Births at Home with Samm Magpie

Alyson Caffrey Episode 88

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