Reflections on Pregnancy, Identity, and Ancestry — A Reading from Angel’s Substack

By: Care Messer | Birth Story, Hypnobirthing, Podcast | September 25, 2025


In this special episode, we continue our three-part series on birth and parenthood. Today, I read from Angel’s deeply personal Substack article, which explores the emotional and spiritual journey through pregnancy, identity, and the transition into parenthood. This piece offers a raw and honest look at grief, transformation, and the ancestral threads woven into new life. I am very honored they let me share this with you.

If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to Angel and Joe’s home birth story for the full context of their journey.

Links

  • Read Angel’s full Substack series: https://angelh.substack.com/
  • Listen to Part 1: Angel and Joe’s Home Birth Story https://youtu.be/q0NYiJCftfo

Let’s connect: Have questions or comments for this episode?

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About the author:
Care is the founder of the Birth Education Center, San Diego HypnoBirthing and Cuddle Sanctuary San Diego. She is a Birth Educator, Hypnotherapist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, INNATE Care Provider, Erotic Blueprint Coach and also professional Cuddler. She specializes in connection work between people and increasing self boundaries for a more balanced life together.

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