Ep 239//Navigating a Necessary C-section and Preparing for a Peaceful HBAC with Corey

Ep 239//Navigating a Necessary C-section and Preparing for a Peaceful HBAC with Corey

Author: Aly McClain March 9, 2026 Duration: 1:06:45
Her first baby was born via a necessary emergency C-section — the kind of birth that leaves you grateful everyone is alive… and yet quietly shaken. Years later, during her fifth pregnancy — a surprise — she sat in a doctor’s office where abortion was casually implied as an option.In this conversation, she shares how she moved from emergency C-section to midwife-led homebirth… how biblical and mental preparation transformed her labors… and why postpartum care is not optional — especially after walking through postpartum anxiety.Connect with Corey: coreyczer@gmail.comJoin us for the 3 Week Peaceful Homebirth Intensive starting March 18th! peacefulhomebirth.com/phintensive  Support the Show & Connect with Aly   Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/    Homebirth Hub + Lifetime Access to PHC- peacefulhomebirth.com/homebirthhub   IG- @peacefulhomebirth   Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/     Other ways to support the mission of Peaceful Homebirth:   Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 $20 off a Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp    

Aly McClain understands that feeling of being pulled in a dozen directions while trying to plan for birth. Her Peaceful Homebirth Podcast is a dedicated space for Christian women who feel a call toward homebirth but are navigating fear, information overload, or the lingering effects of a previous traumatic birth experience. This isn't about adding more noise to the conversation; it's about creating a calm, faith-centered resource for preparation and healing. Within episodes, you'll hear honest conversations that demystify the practicalities of planning a safe homebirth, from understanding your options to building a supportive team. Aly also addresses the emotional and spiritual journey, offering perspectives on reconciling faith with fear and processing past experiences to find hope for a new chapter. The podcast serves as a companion for those seeking to replace anxiety with informed confidence, weaving together the physical, emotional, and spiritual threads of bringing a child into the world in a peaceful, supported environment. It’s for any woman who wants to move beyond the overwhelm and step into her birth with a sense of purpose and deep, personal peace.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
Podcast Episodes
Ep 241//Processing Fears While Preparing for HBAC with Bria [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:48
I’m joined by Bria, who is just three months postpartum after having her HBAC — that’s a homebirth after cesarean — where she birthed an almost 11-pound baby. But her story didn’t start there. With her first baby, she ex…
Ep 234//Finding Peace in the Secret Place During Pregnancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:44
After a 2 month break I'm back and ready to share the amazing things that God has done in my heart, plus talk about 3 principles in embracing the "secret place" during pregnancy for maximum transformation and intimacy wi…
Peaceful Homebirth Update & How to Support The Show! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:27
Today starts my 2 month break from the podcast. Listen in for how you can support the show AND get access to an amazing community and gifts. Thankful for all of the support that keeps this podcast going! While I'm away h…