Episode #19
Emmy Robbin's Redemptive, Primal HBAC After 6 Days of Prodromal Labor With Her First
Connect with Emmy 📖 Faithful Beginnings: A Doula's Guide to Eliminating Fear and Birthing with Confidence Available on Amazon: Faithful Beginnings on Amazon 🌐 Website: www.emmyrobbindoula.com 📷 Instagram: @emmyrobbindoula In this deeply encouraging episode, I sit down with doula and birth educator Emmy Robbin, who has supported well over 100 women through labor and birth. Yet despite all of her birth knowledge, her own first birth unfolded very differently than she had hoped. At 38 years old, after six long days of prodromal labor, exhausted and overwhelmed, she ultimately gave birth by cesarean. While she was grateful for her healthy baby, she knew already that it was going to be different next time. Three years later, at age 41, Emmy experienced the birth she had prayed for: an incredible 11-hour home birth after cesarean (HBAC). It wasn't just a different birth—it was the fruit of intentional preparation, surrender, and unwavering trust in God. In this conversation, Emmy shares how she approached her second pregnancy completely differently. She discusses the practical steps she took to prepare her body, including regular chiropractic care, fascia release, nourishing her body with wholesome food, and taking ownership of her decisions throughout pregnancy. Just as importantly, she shares how she prepared her heart—learning to release fear, trust God's leading, and walk into birth with confidence instead of uncertainty. Throughout her journey, Emmy was deeply supported by her husband. Whether you're preparing for a VBAC, considering an HBAC, or simply longing to approach birth with greater peace and confidence, Emmy's story is a beautiful reminder that healing is possible and that redemption often comes through faithful preparation paired with complete surrender to God. In this episode, we discuss: Emmy's first birth after six days of prodromal labor How fear influenced her first birth experience Healing after a cesarean Preparing for an HBAC physically, mentally, and spiritually Chiropractic care and fascia work during pregnancy Nutrition and supporting the body for physiological birth Taking ownership of birth decisions The importance of a supportive husband Trusting God's leading throughout pregnancy and birth Emmy's beautiful 11-hour redemptive HBAC at age 41 Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always discuss questions regarding your pregnancy or medical care with your trusted healthcare team.
