A Twin Home Birth Story: Making Informed Decisions, Braving an Unmedicated Birth & Self-Advocacy

<p>#27: In this episode, Victoria McGuckin shares her inspiring unmedicated twin home birth story, tips for managing labor pain, and empowering advice for moms. Victoria is a mom of 3 and the host of the Whole Birth Wellness Podcast, where she shares encouragement and conversations to help moms feel informed, confident, and supported.</p><p></p><p>KEYTAKE AWAYS</p><ul><li>Victoria’s journey to a home birth with twins and her decision-making process</li><li>Managing labor without medication, including breathing techniques and mindset</li><li>The significance of informed consent and advocating for your birth preferences in hospitals</li><li>Tips for pregnancy nutrition, especially high-protein diets and reducing swelling</li><li>Navigating high-risk pregnancies and trusting your intuition</li><li>Practical logistics for home birth, including setting up the birthing space</li><li>Supporting mental health and self-care during pregnancy and postpartum</li></ul><p></p><p><b>EPISODE SPONSOR</b></p><p><b>This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market</b> -&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shop.thrivemarket.com/twinmomlife" target="_blank"><b>$20 off your first 3 orders and a free gift!</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>CONNECT WITH VIC</b></p><p>Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wholebirthwellnesswithvic" target="_blank">@WholeBirthWellnessWithVic</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4pZyn1qvPyZHt8mxGylPta?si=c45959fc3bb14620" target="_blank">Whole Birth Wellness Podcast</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39661588/" target="_blank"><b>Study On Birthing Outcomes</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESS</b></p><p>Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/twinmomlifepodcast?igsh=NW1ybHF5dnY0azdh&amp;utm_source=qr" target="_blank"><b>@TwinMomLifePodcast</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>DISCOUNT CODES</b></p><p><b>Looking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Check out -&gt;</b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twinmomguide.teachable.com/a/aff_5mgq1v7p/external?affcode=1158227_tbfxbghu" target="_blank"><b>Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Riverside -&gt; </b>Want to start a podcast? I LOVE Riverside! I can record, edit and upload to streaming sites all in one program! <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.sjv.io/6y3Y33" target="_blank"><b>To learn more click here!</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolytes</b> -&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://rwrd.io/ref_8O7OP1E?c" target="_blank"><b>20% off your first order!</b></a></p><p>I am obsessed with Watermelon Lime flavor!</p><p></p><p><b>ILIA Beauty</b>-&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://prz.io/eBEBr80F2" target="_blank"><b>$20 off your first purchase!</b></a></p><p>I absolutely love their Limitless Lash Mascara!</p><p></p><p><b>Needed</b> -&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.talkable.com/x/jALzb9" target="_blank"><b>20% off your first order!</b></a></p><p>I drink their Sleep and Relaxation Support almost every night!</p><p></p><p><i>Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.</i></p>