Ep 241//Processing Fears While Preparing for HBAC with Bria

Ep 241//Processing Fears While Preparing for HBAC with Bria

Author: Aly McClain March 23, 2026 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 experienced PROM, which ultimately led to an emergency C-section. In this episode, she opens up about the fears she carried into her next pregnancy, how she intentionally worked through them, and the ways God met her in both of her birth experiences. We also get into some super practical and honestly fascinating logistics — like what it actually looks like to rent an Airbnb for a homebirth, something so many women are curious about but don’t always hear discussed. This conversation is going to encourage you, ground you, and remind you that you are not alone — and that God is present in every part of your birth story. 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/    SHORT STORY Box and FREE Styling Fee- https://shortstorybox.com/referral/aly8995   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.
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Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
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Duration: 1:12:13
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Duration: 16:26
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