Rewire For Birth

← Rewire For Birth8 Jul · 1 h 07 min

Ep. 76 The Twin Homebirth They Told Her She Couldn’t Have | Rivka Levin & Fadwah Halaby, CNM

Ep. 76 The Twin Homebirth They Told Her She Couldn’t Have | Rivka Levin & Fadwah Halaby, CNM8 Jul1 h 07 min

<p>The Rewire for Birth program is designed to help women prepare not only for birth — but for the transformation into motherhood.</p><p>Learn more here:<a href="https://cindytahhan.thrivecart.com/rewireforbirth-program/"><u>⁠⁠Rewire for Birth</u></a></p><p>What happens when the evidence meets a mother’s intuition? </p><p>In this episode, I sat down with Rivka Levin and Midwife360 founder Fadwah Halaby for an inspiring conversation about trusting the body, navigating a twin pregnancy with confidence, and what became a beautiful home birth experience.</p><p>When Rivka first discovered she was expecting twins, she assumed her dream of a home birth was no longer possible. But through education, informed decision-making, unwavering support, and deep trust in her intuition, she discovered there were more possibilities than she had been led to believe.</p><p>Together, we explore the mindset shifts, preparation, challenges, and incredible teamwork that supported the safe home birth of Rivka&#39;s twins, while also discussing the importance of individualized care, informed consent, and honoring the unique needs of every mother and baby.</p><p>This episode is a beautiful reminder that birth is not about fear—it&#39;s about preparation, trust, surrender and understanding what your options actually are in your unique situation. </p><p><strong>Inside this episode, we explore:</strong></p><p>• Rivka&#39;s emotional journey after discovering she was pregnant with twins</p><p>• Why she initially believed a home birth was no longer possible</p><p>• Learning to trust intuition throughout pregnancy</p><p>• Navigating fear, uncertainty, and outside opinions</p><p>• What makes a twin home birth appropriate for some families</p><p>• The importance of individualized care and informed decision-making</p><p>• How nutrition and lifestyle supported a healthy twin pregnancy</p><p>• The role of gestational diabetes screening and informed choices</p><p>• Preparing mentally, emotionally, and physically for birth</p><p>• Why surrounding yourself with the right birth team matters</p><p>• The value of experienced midwifery care during twin pregnancies</p><p>• Building confidence through education instead of fear</p><p>• How birth unfolds differently when women feel safe and supported</p><p>• The importance of flexibility while remaining grounded in your values</p><p>• Trusting the wisdom of your body throughout pregnancy and birth</p><p>• Why every woman deserves to understand the full spectrum of her birth options</p><p>• The postpartum experience of welcoming twins</p><p>• How community and support help mothers thrive</p><p>• Expanding what women believe is possible in birth</p><p>More than anything, this episode is a reminder that every birth journey is unique, and when women are supported, informed, and connected to their intuition, incredible things are possible.</p><p>Sometimes the greatest transformation begins with simply believing in your own body.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Rivka Levin: </strong></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:riffylevin@gmail.com"><u>riffylevin@gmail.com</u></a></p><p>Rivka’s Home Birth: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXHy8tBiXx0/?igsh=cm9jeDBrY3I4N3Vz"><u>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXHy8tBiXx0/?igsh=cm9jeDBrY3I4N3Vz</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH FADWAH HALABY</strong></p><p>Website:<a href="https://midwife360.com/"> <u>⁠</u></a><a href="https://midwife360.com/%E2%81%A0"><u>https://midwife360.com/⁠</u></a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/midwife360%E2%81%A0"> <u>⁠https://www.facebook.com/midwife360⁠</u></a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/midwife360%E2%81%A0"> <u>⁠https://www.instagram.com/midwife360⁠</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwife360"> <u>⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwife360</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH CINDY</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="http://cindytahhan.com/"><u>Cindy Tahhan Official W