Simone is a passionate homeschool mom and former preschool special education teacher, originally from Queens, New York, and now residing in Georgia. She has dedicated her life to nurturing her children and providing them with a nature-based homeschool education. Simone's birthing journey is deeply personal and diverse, marked by hospital births, a cesarean section, and an inspiring vaginal birth of twins at home. Her story is a testament to resilience, self-trust, and the unyielding commitment to natural birthing processes.

In this captivating episode of "Birthing Twins," host Bibi, an experienced midwife and mother of twins, delves into Simone’s gripping and educational birthing journey. Simone shares her experiences of natural childbearing, a cesarean section, and achieving a vaginal birth at home with twins. This episode highlights the challenges and triumphs of birthing twins naturally, especially for mothers who have previously undergone a cesarean section.

Throughout the episode, Simone takes us through her journey, beginning with her initial pregnancies and moving through to her most recent experience with home birthing twins. Bibi and Simone discuss the emotional and physical hurdles that come with twin pregnancies, the importance of trusting one’s body, and the valuable support of midwife teams in achieving successful home births. This episode is packed with keywords like "vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)," "home birth," "breastfeeding twins," and "natural birth process," making it an informative listen for expectant twin mothers looking to explore their birthing options.

• Trusting your body is crucial in experiencing a successful and natural birth, especially with twins.
• The importance of finding a supportive and experienced midwife team cannot be overstated.
• Simone’s journey from hospital births to attaining a VBAC with twins at home demonstrates the significance of self-advocacy and informed decision-making.
• Managing expectations and preparing mentally for the birthing process can significantly impact the birth experience.
• Breastfeeding twins is intensive but deeply rewarding, emphasizing the need for dedication and support.

• "Why would God give me two babies that I couldn't birth to me?"
• "If I say I can do this, maybe I can do it."
• "Trust yourself and trust your body. Your body knows what to do."
• "I felt like I became a mother. I felt like it was such a transition in me."
• "I trusted myself and I trusted my instincts enough that I knew that it would be okay."

• Follow Simone on Instagram: @simmielittle Explore more inspiring birthing stories and support at Birthing Twins Podcast
• Books and educational materials referenced: "Free Birth Society" (mentioned as an inspiration in the episode).

For a deeply engaging and educational listen on the ups and downs of birthing twins, tune into this episode of "Birthing Twins" and stay tuned for more insightful content from Bibi and her remarkable guests.