From my planned home birth to a hospital and getting a c-section - this is my birth story for my first child.
Things didn’t go exactly as I had planned, but I listened to my body and this is how my child came into the world.
Highlights
- 9:52 The first contractions
- 14:13 Seven centimeters dilated
- 22:10 Starting to push
- 25:01 The decision to go to the hospital
- 28:02 Getting an epidural
- 34:16 When it becomes time to get a c-section
- 36:50 10 pounds, 8 ounces and 23 inches of a healthy baby boy
Related Episodes:
- Podcast 105: I’M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth
- Podcast 094: I’M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey
- Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health
- Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone
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Complete Show Notes Here