What happens when the peaceful home birth you planned suddenly becomes a hospital twin birth, and you still deeply desire a physiological, unmedicated experience?After two beautiful home births, Siera Asivido fully expected to welcome her third baby the same way. Then, at her 20-week anatomy scan, she saw two heads on the ultrasound screen. She was carrying spontaneous di/di twins, and suddenly the birth environment where she felt safest was no longer an option with her trusted midwife.Instead of giving up on the birth she desired, Siera began learning how to advocate for herself. She created an intentional birth plan, learned how to communicate informed decisions to her OB team, declined routine hospital practices that did not align with her goals, and prepared both practically and spiritually for birth. At 39 weeks and 1 day, she walked into the hospital in early labor and experienced a peaceful, physiological twin birth that exceeded what she imagined was possible.Tune in to hear:The shocking moment Siera discovered at 20 weeks that she was carrying twinsWhy losing the option of another home birth required a real grieving processHow she navigated hospital policies while still pursuing a physiological twin birthThe one-page birth plan that helped her clearly communicate her values and informed decisionsHow reading her birth plan aloud helped Siera find her voice and advocate with confidenceWhy she chose to decline the operating room unless a C-section became medically necessaryHow prayer and birth affirmations helped her move from fear into trust and surrenderWhat happened when she arrived at the hospital at 39 weeks and 1 day with twinsHow her body became so relaxed during transition that her midwife thought she was sleepingThe unexpected complication with Baby B, including a nuchal cord wrapped five times, and how Siera adapted without losing her sense of empowermentPain Free Birth Episode #66 on Advocacy with Intentional BirthConnect with Siera:Instagram - @sieraasividoSiera's Birthplan: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oCFFQMW2ibTPsbjqc_0hFxLGyB2ugHIl?usp=sharingDoors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Join now and save $500! Grab your spot HERE.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERESubmit Your Birth StoryApply to Come on the PodcastInstagramFacebookYouTubeLooking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE.Want to join the directory? JOIN HEREDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect tho...

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