In this solo episode of Jadonna, LIVE!, Jadonna shares the story of her two very different birth experiences — one in a hospital in Los Angeles and one at home in Indiana. She talks about discovering hypnobirthing, how the practice helped her stay calm and confident during labor, and why preparation and support made such a huge difference.
Jadonna also reflects on the power of having an all-Black female birth team, the realities of navigating birth as a Black woman in the healthcare system, and what postpartum recovery actually looked like in the weeks after giving birth. From dilation surprises to staying upstairs to heal, she shares the honest details of what worked, what didn’t, and what she’s grateful for.
This episode explores hypnobirthing techniques, home birth vs. hospital birth, postpartum recovery, and the importance of support and advocacy during pregnancy and motherhood.
Topics include:
hypnobirthing • natural birth • home birth • postpartum recovery • Black maternal health • pregnancy preparation • birth support
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