Laurel Gourrier, co-host of the podcast “Birth Stories in Color,” reflects on how her birth experience–even though it was long and hard–often felt like a big party. She tells Adriana Lozada that her family’s support, and her constant communicating her wishes, created a safe and joyful space for her to give birth.

Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys.

If you liked this episode, listen to podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/117-the-induction-process-with-toni-golen">this interview all about inductions, and podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-talk-about-the-effects-of-electronic-fetal-monitoring-on-you-and-your-baby">this short episode about electronic fetal monitoring.

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