Ep 305: A Primal First Time Homebirth With Sara Middleton

Ep 305: A Primal First Time Homebirth With Sara Middleton

Author: Katelyn Fusco December 15, 2025 Duration: 1:43:27
First births: You don't know what's going on with your body, they're long, and mothers enter them feeling uncertain and needing reassurance.... right? This week we're speaking to Sara, who lives in Travelers Rest, South Carolina with her husband Rob, their first child and son, Charlie, and their two big all american mutts, Captain and Bucky. Sara and her husband Rob strive to live a gospel-centered and holistic/ancestral lifestyle to create the best and safest environment for their children to learn and thrive. Homebirth was their Plan A and Charlie’s birth Story wasn’t exactly what Sara envisioned, it was BETTER and one of the best and most intimate memories she and Rob will ever share together.   Sara is a former student of mine, and she’s gone on to have a second beautiful experience.  I love hearing the power and confidence in her story, and that’s my desire for every single mother that I work with inside of Whole Mother Homebirth.     Episode Roundup:   Just because it's your first birth does not mean that it's going to be long, that you're going to feel uncertain and need reassurance and that you don't know what to do. Sara walked into birth with confidence. Did she expect to give birth to her baby in the closet? No. But did her body know exactly what it was doing? Absolutely. Sara had admitted that she felt totally confident in her ability to birth her baby, and Rob's ability to support her. With their lifestyle and their deep trust in the birthing process and the Lord, this experience was so... them. And postpartum- there is just so much going on during this time. Physically, mentally and emotionally. I love hearing Sara gush about how Rob has been such an incredible support throughout. This is such a special time for your spouse to step up. To shower you with care, to be your hero, and to leave the two of you feeling more drawn together than ever before.   Links: FREE Peaceful Birth Reset: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/birthreset   Whole Mother Homebirth | https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/wholemotherhomebirth (use code PODCAST for 10% off)   Learn more about Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/happyhomebirth   Redeem ™ |  https://hubs.ly/Q03K0Dr90 “Click here to learn more about REDEEM HealthShare Ministry”   Your Brilliant Body Course:  https://www.intelligentmovementlab.com/your-brilliant-body-1fde4c68-3b5d-4a67-aa51-3541ad2262b   $50 discount  code: HAPPYHOMEBIRTH50 expires: 1/4/26   Previous episodes with Paris: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537?i=1000614823851   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537?i=1000715087698   Paris on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ParisLatka    

Hosted by Katelyn Fusco, Happy Homebirth creates a genuine space for conversations that go far beyond the simple how-to of having a baby at home. This podcast centers on the real, unfiltered narratives of people who have experienced natural childbirth, primarily in their own homes. You’ll hear directly from mothers as they recount the intensity, joy, and transformative power of their journeys, alongside the perspectives of midwives and other care providers who support them. While the tone is often uplifting and engaging, these discussions don’t shy away from the raw and challenging moments, offering a fully rounded picture of what homebirth can entail. It’s about building a supportive community through shared stories, where education and encouragement are woven into every episode. Tuning in means connecting with a resource that honors the entire spectrum of motherhood, from pregnancy and birth to parenting and personal health, all while exploring the intersections of family life and personal well-being. For anyone curious, planning, or simply seeking honest dialogue about this profound life experience, this podcast serves as a valuable and comforting companion.
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Ep 333: The Midwife Who Told Her She Didn't Need a Midwife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:59
Have you ever been so certain about a decision that, even when everyone around you questioned it, you knew deep down it was the right path for you? My friends, today’s conversation is a fascinating look at conviction, tr…
Ep 332: 42 Weeks and Learning to Wait [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:17
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Ep 331: From Cesarean Grief to a Healing Homebirth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
What happens when the birth you prayed for…doesn’t happen? And how do you move forward when the thing you prepared for so carefullyends in grief, disappointment, and questions you never expected to ask? This week, we're…
Ep 330: Why This Labor Nurse Chose Homebirth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:25
What happens when the person working inside the hospital system…still chooses homebirth for herself? And… what does it look like when years of witnessing birth—the beauty of it, the interventions, the emergencies, the ph…
Ep 329: This Story Does Not Belong to Fear: Lydia's Homebirth Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:33
Can hope return after something painful changes the way you experience motherhood? This week, we're speaking with Lydia Ashford, a flower farmer, worship leader, wife, and mother of two daughters born at home on the Nort…
Ep 328: One Contraction at a Time: Faith's 47 Hour Homebirth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:58
Have you ever reached the point in labor—or honestly, in life—where you truly didn’t think you could keep going? This week, we're speaking with Faith Robinson, a stay-at-home mom from Kansas City, wife to her husband of…
Ep 327: Rebuilding a Family Legacy Through Birth and Parenthood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:30
What does it look like to re-build a family legacy? And how do birth, motherhood, healing, and even hardship become part of that restoration? Gabrielle Manier is a wife, homeschool mother of four, homemaker, gardener, an…
Ep 326: Trusting God with Her Baby's Life: Sarah's Micro Preemie Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:14
We all know that life is unpredictable in many ways, but when you’re experiencing extreme unpredictability in the midst of your pregnancy, how do you imagine you’d feel? Would ‘peaceful’ be the first word that comes to m…
Ep 325: From Infertility to Birth in her Own Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:03
Coincidences– How many of them can you experience before you stop thinking they’re coincidences and start realizing that they are a beautiful divine gift? This week, we're speaking with Kaylee, a mother of 3 living in At…
Ep 324: From Monitoring to Trusting: A Nurse’s Birth Transformation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
What happens when you know too much about birth… and you’re experiencing pregnancy and birth for yourself? This week's episode, I’m joined by Emily—a labor and delivery nurse who found herself navigating pregnancy and bi…