82. Navigating Two Births Close in Age and the Postpartum Period with Liz

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Join me this week as Liz, a stay-at-home mom, recounts her experiences birthing two children close in age and explores the dynamics of her family. From the excitement of discovering her pregnancies to advocating for her own and her babies' needs, Liz’s story is a heartfelt journey filled with joy, challenges, and invaluable lessons.
Liz opens up about the importance of exploring various birth care options, sharing how her early pregnancy anxieties were eased with the right support and guidance. Listen as she details her decision-making process between natural birthing at Holly Number Seven and a more traditional birth plan with Dr. Smith at Bangor OBGYN. Through her candid narrative, Liz emphasizes the impact of feeling well-cared for and supported, which set the tone for her birthing experiences and overall mindset during pregnancy.
In the latter part of the episode, we delve into Liz's contrasting pregnancies and deliveries, including the severe heartburn and borderline gestational diabetes she faced with her second pregnancy at Northern Light Women's Health. Liz's emotional recount of hertraumatic delivery and subsequent C-section highlights the significance of a reliable support system. Her proactive approach to future pregnancies and her advice for new parents navigating the postpartum period underscore the essence of mental preparation and advocating for oneself. Tune in for an inspiring and informative episode on navigating birth experiences and postpartum recovery.
MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state's biggest hospitals to birth center births and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you.
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Chapters

1. Navigating Birth Experiences (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Birth Care Options (00:05:43)

3. Epidural Decision and Postpartum Experience (00:14:51)

4. Pregnancy Care Challenges and Labor Decision (00:31:21)

5. Traumatic Delivery Experience and Postpartum Recovery (00:43:08)

6. Postpartum Recovery and Future Birth Plans (00:59:13)