In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of why I left a birth center at 22 weeks into my pregnancy, what that experience taught me about advocating for myself, and how I found the amazing midwife team who helped me have my dream home birth experience.
The care I received at the birth center left me feeling dismissed, unheard, (and frankly a little scared)… and I know I’m not the only one who has been there. Transferring providers mid-pregnancy felt overwhelming, but it was one of the best decisions I made for myself and my birth. In this episode, I walk you through what that process actually looked like, and what finally felt different when I found the right fit.
I’m also sharing the list of questions to ask your birth provider from the start, before you even hire them. If you’re currently interviewing midwives or considering a switch, this episode is for you.
Please Note: this episode was originally recorded for Annika’s former podcast, The Garden, in the spring of 2025, while she was pregnant. As we’ve grown, it felt right to bring these conversations into our new shared home here at Aligned Motherhood Collective.
Episode Links:
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Midwife Interview Questions PDF
Time Stamps:
0:44 - Disclaimer
2:30 - My first midwife interview
9:22 - My birth center transfer story
12:44 - The progesterone issue
17:49 - The anatomy scan issue
23:06 - The amazing midwife team I transferred to
29:21 - Midwife interview questions
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