169. The Birth Sling Founder Positive Home Birth Transfer and Water Birth in the Hospital with Dr. Jess Michaels

Dr. Jess Michaels is an osteopath, doula, and founder of The Birth Sling, a powerful tool for movement and support during labor. In this episode, she shares her own birth story of transferring from a home birth plan to a hospital birth, including laboring on the beach, listening to her body, and creating the Birth Sling for other birthing persons after DIY-ing her own for her daughter’s birth. In this episode, we cover: Jess’ experience in osteopathic medicine and as a birth doula Jess’ favorite birth tools for home births Her birth story of transferring from a home birth plan to a hospital birth Listening to your body and asking for more support How various movements help us progress labor and manage pain Sterile water injections for back pain relief Giving birth in a birthing pool in a hospital with your own midwife Processing and coping with changes in your birth plan What a birth sling is and how to use it during labor and birth Get 20% off your purchase with code “BIRTHSTORY” at https://www.thebirthsling.com/   XOXO -Heidi   Connect with Jess! The Birth Sling Instagram Dr. Jess Michaels’ Instagram Dr. Jess Michaels Website The Birth Sling Website   Resources: Birth Story Academy Online Course Use code BIRTHSTORYFRIEND for $20 off Shop My Birthing Workbooks and Guides I’m Heidi, a Certified Birth Doula, and I’ve supported the births of over a thousand babies in my career. On the Birth Story Podcast, I’ll take you on a journey through your pregnancy by providing you education through storytelling. I provide high-level childbirth education broken down to make it super digestible for you because I know you are a busy person on the go. Plus, because I am so passionate about birth outcomes, you will often hear from many of the top experts in pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the sacred postpartum period. Connect with Me! Instagram YouTube My Doula Heidi Website Birth Story Media™ Website