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 172//What Falling 53 Feet Taught Me About Fear of Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:12
Have you ever thought, “What if something terrible happens at home?” or “What if something happens and people think the worst of me.” What if scenarios can really derail a birth experience and I have not allowed them to…
Ep 169//Community is Key in Birth | Peaceful Homebirth Retreat Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:38
Want a Peaceful Homebirth Retreat near you?? Email me- peacefulhomebirthpodcast@gmail.com Well the peaceful homebirth retreat was this past weekend and the best word I have for it is magical. It was such a beautiful time…
Ep 168//First Time Mom Homebirth Story | "This was all I knew!" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:01
I love a good birth story and this one is so sweet! If I had a quarter for anytime I heard a first time mom say she’s going to birth at a birth center or hospital for the first one “just in case.” There is no “test run”…
Ep 167//Homebirth After 2 Hospital Births with Samara [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:35
I have another homebirth story for you today! Samara chose to have a homebirth after experiencing 2 hospital births that weren’t exactly what she was looking for. She had a deep desire to homebirth and through a turn of…
Ep 166//Did God Promise You a Homebirth? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:46
Does God promise things anymore? Well I would submit to you that I believe God is always speaking. He has in the past and since He doesn’t change He still does speak and share promises with us personally today. Often tim…
Ep 164//Afraid of Tearing? This May Help! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:03
Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see i…