“Being able to defend the space that we wanted was really powerful.”
Gowan Batist
Episode 126, orgasmic birth the podcast
Families come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique needs and preferences when it comes to childbirth. From the comfort of a hospital setting to the intimacy of a home birth, the journey to welcoming a new life is a deeply personal one. Regardless of the path chosen, each journey is unique and deserves to be honored.
Gowan Batist is a queer Jewish parent, partner, and writer living in the remote wilderness of Northern California. As a passionate advocate for mountain lions and heritage breed sheep, Gowan’s lyrical non-fiction essays and birth story inspire others to trust the natural process of childbirth.
Tune in as Gowan discusses navigating rural healthcare as a queer family, creating a supportive birth environment, preparing for labor, the transformative experience of childbirth, and the arrival of their child.
Episode Highlights:
02:06 Navigating Rural Healthcare as a Queer Family
05:54 Creating a Supportive Birth Environment
09:37 Preparing for Birth
13:12 The Experience of Labor
25:01 Making Decisions at Childbirth
29:14 The Importance of Healthcare Systems That Support Families
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