Ep 308: First time Peaceful Homebirth as a First Time Foster Mom with Alexis Meisenholder

Ep 308: First time Peaceful Homebirth as a First Time Foster Mom with Alexis Meisenholder

Author: Katelyn Fusco January 5, 2026 Duration: 46:55
Change can be tough. How do we integrate the arrival of our new baby? Moreover, how do we integrate the arrival of our new baby mere weeks after the arrival of our foster child and a move into a new home?   This week, we're speaking to Alexis. A foster-turning adoptive mother to a 7-year-old daughter, and homebirth bio mom to a 1 year old baby boy at the time of this recording. Alexis and her family experienced so. much. change. during her pregnancy, and leading up to her birth, and yet you will love the attitude and perspective with which she holds all of this as we hear her journey.   Episode Roundup:    Alexis found confidence in herself as she navigate pregnancy and motherhood, and so much of this was because she was in control of her care. She wasn't being told what to do or forced or coerced. Alexis was surrounded by midwives who truly cared for her and wanted her to be in charge of her experience. What a massive difference this makes in terms of how we feel about ourselves as mothers. What a beautiful gift of an experience to know that we've got the stuff we need to be who we were designed to be. Alexis said that, overarching, she sees how God's timing was so perfect in her story, despite the fact that she certainly couldn't see that or even fully feel that during the process at times. Isn't it so humbling to realize that our perspective just isn't as big as that of our Creator's? What feels like pain, a struggle, something incredibly difficult or even wrong from where we're standing.... that can be used, too. Alexis celebrates the fact that in His timing, she gained two beautiful children-- two children she wouldn't trade for the world. How amazing. 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”  

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
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
Have you ever looked back on a past birth experience and realized…“Wow, I didn’t actually know how powerful my body was”? This week, we're speaking with Melissa Gurd, wife to her husband Jason and mother of six children…
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…