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Jurassic Park, Birth Affirmations, and a Baby Named Molly: Part 2 with Katie and Chris McGrath

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What happens when labor begins with a jolt and never lets up?

Katie and Chris McGrath return to the podcast to share the electrifying home birth story of their daughter, Molly. If you caught their first episode you’ll remember their playful vibe and thoughtful prep. This time, we dive into what actually went down (spoiler: it’s real, raw, fast, and filled with heart).

From Jurassic Park inspired affirmations to a quiet, candle-lit bathroom birth (complete with their dog at their side), this episode is about trust, presence, and leaning all the way in. Chris opens up about his role as a first-time birth partner, while Katie shares how she navigated a no-warning, full-throttle labor that left no time for games or playlists.

Tune in for a story that’s both cinematic and soul-stirring, with just enough geekery to make it classic DIAH.

In this episode you'll hear about:

  • Fast, intense home birth stories

  • Natural labor without early labor signs

  • How to create and use birth affirmations

  • The emotional power of partner support

  • Pets at birth: what happened with their dog

  • Giving birth in the bathroom (and loving it)

  • Using humor and fandom (hello, Jurassic Park) for labor strength

  • A first-time dad’s honest take on the birth experience

  • Creating sacred space with low lighting, affirmations, and presence

  • How their home birth experience transformed their postpartum journey

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What happens when labor begins with a jolt and never lets up?

Katie and Chris McGrath return to the podcast to share the electrifying home birth story of their daughter, Molly. If you caught their first episode you’ll remember their playful vibe and thoughtful prep. This time, we dive into what actually went down (spoiler: it’s real, raw, fast, and filled with heart).

From Jurassic Park inspired affirmations to a quiet, candle-lit bathroom birth (complete with their dog at their side), this episode is about trust, presence, and leaning all the way in. Chris opens up about his role as a first-time birth partner, while Katie shares how she navigated a no-warning, full-throttle labor that left no time for games or playlists.

Tune in for a story that’s both cinematic and soul-stirring, with just enough geekery to make it classic DIAH.

In this episode you'll hear about:

  • Fast, intense home birth stories

  • Natural labor without early labor signs

  • How to create and use birth affirmations

  • The emotional power of partner support

  • Pets at birth: what happened with their dog

  • Giving birth in the bathroom (and loving it)

  • Using humor and fandom (hello, Jurassic Park) for labor strength

  • A first-time dad’s honest take on the birth experience

  • Creating sacred space with low lighting, affirmations, and presence

  • How their home birth experience transformed their postpartum journey

Offers From Our Awesome Partners:

More From Doing It At Home:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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