About Kemi Johnson
Kemi is a dedicated and passionate birth keeper, advocate for natural birth, and co-host of the podcast “Unleash Your VBAC Power,” which focuses on debunking myths around cesarean births.
I’m thrilled to bring you this enlightening and powerful conversation with the incredible Kemi Johnson. Kemi’s journey into birth work stemmed from her personal experiences and a desire to support women in having empowering and confident birthing experiences. She’s deeply invested in the importance of creating supportive environments for physiological births and emphasises the significant role of partners in the birthing process. Her insights into birthing at home versus hospital births are compelling and aim to empower women to make informed decisions about their childbirth options. In this episode, we dive deep into essential themes surrounding confident birthing, the impact of birth interventions, and the importance of preparing mentally and emotionally for childbirth. Kemi’s wisdom and advocacy for natural birth processes come from a place of profound understanding and experience.
Takeaways
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Understanding the profound impact environment and confidence can have on childbirth outcomes.
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The importance of investing in a supportive birthing team and resources for home care.
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Recognising the critical role of fathers or partners and the nuances of raising children as a single parent.
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Continuous healing and preparation are vital for a healthy and empowering birth experience.
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The significance of facing and embracing the fear of death to harness inner power and confidence.
Timecodes:
3:15 – Kemi emphasises using resources for skilled home care, highlighting the need for good childcare.
10:32 – Host shares personal birth story, reflecting on pressure and lack of confidence but ultimately achieving a healthy birth.
17:45 – Kemi discusses statistical differences in haemorrhage rates between different birthing settings.
22:10 – Investing in a supportive birthing team and building confidence to choose a home birth.
30:05 – The critical role of a partner in raising children and the consequences of absent fathers.
36:57 – Overview of the podcast “Unleash Your VBAC Power” and its mission to support women post-cesarean.
45:20 – Sharing of anecdotes about successful minimal intervention births in hospital settings.
50:43 – The challenges of advocating for birthing preferences within hospital environments.
58:12 – Impact on hormonal balance during pregnancy and its relation to childbirth experiences.
1:05:40 – Embracing unity, empowering women of all races to recognise their inherent royalty.
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Lots of Love
Nehanda xx
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