About this episode

This episode features positive birth stories from both hospital and homebirth experiences in British Columbia, shared by guest Cianna Lightburn.

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People in this episode

Host: Bryn Huntpalmer

Guest: Cianna Lightburn

Topics covered

• hospital birth
• homebirth
• birth stories
• British Columbia
• parenting
• childbirth education

Keywords

• birth stories
• hospital birth
• homebirth
• British Columbia
• childbirth
• parenting
• lactation support

Sponsors

Aeroflow Breast Pumps

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Birth Hour, Patreon

Products: breast pump, lactation support, maternity compression garments, Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course, Beyond the First Latch Course

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