Birth Story: Her Water Broke Early...and Everything Changed w/Lisette & Doug Boal
One day she sneezed... and everything shifted. 😳 When Lisette’s water broke before 36 weeks, her home birth plans changed in an instant — but her confidence didn’t. What followed was a powerful story of faith, flexibility, and teamwork that shows how beautiful births can happen anywhere. If you’re a mama who wants to feel calm, prepared, and empowered no matter what birth brings, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to trust your body and your baby.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
1:45 – A Rocky Start That Turned Into a Miracle
Bleeding, heartbreak, and an unexpected surprise — Lisette’s pregnancy after a scare didn’t start how she imagined… but what happened next will give you chills.
4:02 – The Moment She Switched from Hospital to Home
Discover what made her say “I can do this differently” — and why she left her OB for a midwife and ultimately chose a home birth with her husband’s full support.
6:58 – Why Home Birth, Really?
Hear what truly drew her to give birth at home — and how she knew it was the right choice for her family.
8:48 – A Partner All In
From asking every question to watching every birth prep video, her husband dove headfirst into preparation — and became her greatest support.
11:58 – The Daily Habits That Set Her Up for Success
Yoga, birth exercises, massage, mindful eating — learn how these simple, consistent practices helped her body and mind prepare for a natural labor.
18:10 – When Plans Change: Her Water Breaks Early 😳
What happens when your water breaks before 36 weeks and you're planning for a home birth? Lisette shares how she pivoted from a planned home birth to a hospital transfer — and how her and her husband handled that wild moment.
22:40 – The Calm Before Baby’s Debut
Dim lights, diffuser, twinkle lights, and deep low moans — how she created a peaceful birth space in the hospital that still felt sacred and calm with the help of her husband and doula.
28:24 – What Contractions Really Felt Like
She compares them to period cramps — but shares the one tool that helped her manage the intensity and stay centered.
30:21 – Inside Her Mind During Labor
The affirmations she whispered, why she went completely silent, and how she found strength in surrender and prayer.
33:53 – Building Your Dream Birth Team (and Plan for it Financially)
Tips for choosing the right birth team, from doulas to midwives, and how to budget for the support you deserve.
35:52 – Her Best Advice for Mamas-to-Be 💕
I love Lisette's advice from a mama who’s been there — what she’d do differently next time, and what she’s so glad she did right.
38:07 – Dad’s Turn: What He Learned from the Inside
Hear from her husband on how preparation shifted his perspective and made him confident, calm, and connected during labor.
42:34 – When Baby’s Coming Early…
How he stayed grounded, communicated with their care team, and supported his wife when everything changed in an instant.
44:30 – His Secret to Supporting Mom During Labor
The exact things he did to help — from advocating with hospital staff to emotional support — and why he says every dad needs a doula.
46:12 – Knowledge = Confidence
How understanding birth and taking a comprehensive birth course gave them both peace and power when making decisions.
47:23 – Dad's Final Advice for Couples
The one thing every dad should do (and what every mama needs to hear before labor begins).
49:43 – Reflections from Dad
His honest, emotional takeaways about fatherhood, teamwork, and the power of preparation.
Every birth story teaches us something powerful — and Lisette’s will have you smiling, nodding your head as she walks you through her pregnancy and birth, and feeling more confident about your own.
I hope you'll take a listen to see how preparation, faith, and teamwork turned unexpected twists into a beautiful, empowering birth story.
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