Why an OB/GYN Chose to Have a Homebirth

Published: Nov. 8, 2023, 5 a.m.

b"OB/GYN and medical educator Dr. Amali Lokugamage talks with Adriana about how being pregnant propelled a paradigm shift in her ideas about birth, leading her to give birth at home. A champion of human rights in childbirth, she shares why birth recommendations have become so hospital-centric, and why it would benefit us all to embrace more family-centered, integrated, and collaborative models of care.\\n\\nIf you liked this episode, listen to our episode on How Prenatal Yoga Can Help Protect Your Energy (And Why This Is Important!), and our interview on Why Your Team Isn\\u2019t Complete Without a Doula.\\n \\nGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode\\u2019s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you\\u2019re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana\\u2019s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.\\n\\nConnect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.\\n\\n\\nSupport this podcast at \\u2014 https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations\\n\\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands"