People always say you were so brave to have a home birth.

And I say people who go to the hospital are even braver.

It was never part of my thinking.

If I was able in the 80s and into 1990 when my last son was born to do this with conviction and with a deep understanding that

I was able to do it. I think that anyone can. Hear yourself. We don't listen to our intuition.

I'm Cynthia Overgard, owner of Hypnoberthing of Connecticut, childbirthatic, listen to our intuition.

I'm Cynthia Overgard, owner of hypniburthing of Connecticut, childbirth advocate, and postpartum support specialist.

And I'm Trescia Ludwig, certified nurse midwife and international board certified lactation consultant.

And this is the down-to-birth podcast.

Childbirth is something we're made to do, but how do we have our safest and most

satisfying experience in today's medical culture? Let's dispel the myths and get down to

birth.

I am Lee Roversy.

Somehow we think the oldest listener of Down to Birth with incredible pleasure.

I am a birth and mothering all the way through to 30-some things junkie.

And I found you all when my daughter-in-law was pregnant,

and I've listened to every episode, as has she and as has my daughter,

who now has a delicious baby herself.

And I thank you for all you do, because I know that you know,

but it's important you have the perspective of how vital it is of what you have out there. And I'm stoked at the number of

listeners you now have. It's very exciting. Thank you, Lee. It's a true honor and pleasure to have

you. We have seen you and gotten to know you over the years as a devout follower. And it's

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