Our beloved in house pelvic floor physical therapist, Hayley Kava, shares how her first birth experience inspired her career path. Her journey began with a hospital birth that she found to be less than positive, leading her to seek a more empowering experience the next time. Her second birth, also in a hospital, turned out to be a much more positive and fulfilling experience, but left a little to be desired when it came to immediate postpartum care. Finally, her third birth took an unexpected turn—an unplanned unassisted home birth after a precipitous labor! Despite having a midwife, the baby arrived before they could get there. Tune in to hear Hayley’s incredible birth stories and how they fueled her passion for helping others achieve empowering birth experiences.

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https://www.hayleykavapt.com/

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00:00 Introduction to Birth Story Friday

01:11 Hayley's First Birth Experience

10:20 Transition to Second Birth

11:47 Hayley's Second Birth Story

21:03 Preparing for the Third Birth

23:42 The Third Birth Begins

31:19 The Home Birth Experience

51:25 Post-Birth Reflections and Insights

54:40 Conclusion and Resources
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