Heart Sessions with Stephen James

Podcast #100 Countdown to Arrival: Navigating the Final Days of Pregnancy

Episode Summary

In this episode of Initiate Your Heart with Steve. Steve and his wife discuss the anticipatory final days before their son's birth. They share insights on choosing between home and hospital births, the roles of doulas and midwives, and preparing spiritually and physically for the arrival. This intimate conversation delves into the deep personal and shamanic aspects of childbirth, highlighting the couple's holistic approach to welcoming new life.

Episode Notes

This episode takes listeners into the intimate and transformative final days before childbirth. As Steve and his wife await the arrival of their son, they share their personal and shamanic preparations for a home birth. The conversation explores various birthing philosophies, the role of doulas and midwives, and the couple’s journey toward creating a birth space that resonates with their holistic beliefs. They discuss the challenges and decisions involved in birthing at home versus in a hospital, the support systems necessary for a conscious birth, and the spiritual aspects of welcoming a new life. This episode is a reflective look at the anticipatory phase of pregnancy, offering insights into the emotional, physical, and spiritual preparations that pave the way for a new life's entry into the world.