In this and next week's episode, birth & fertility doula Alison Wehr shares stories of her two babies’ IVF conception and birth stories. *Trigger alert: this first part includes some stories of loss in the process of trying to conceive.* She spends early labor at a Broadway play with her husband and then shares about a post-Hurricane Sandy blackout just after they came home with baby.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 54 - Life and Loss: Shared by a Black Full Spectrum Doula
Marise Angibeau-Gray, a Black mother and full spectrum doula, shares the story of 3 pregnancy losses -- one in each trimester -- that led up to her 4th baby’s birth story. (TRIGGER ALERT: Please note that this episode may be upsetting for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss or trauma.) Marise shares aspects of the emotional journey as well as how she selected each of her care providers and eventually found an optimal fit who would give her customized care. She also shares insights on a couple of things that are NOT helpful to say to someone who has experienced pregnancy loss.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 53 - 2nd IVF with Frozen Embryo & Homebirth Transfer (Pt 2)
Today is part 2 of Adriane’s 2nd IVF and birth story. this is a story of a transfer from a homebirth in the pushing stage due to the fact that her baby was in an awkward position. We left off last week just before Adriane’s midwife advises them to transfer to the hospital. Today she shares how she was still able to have a vaginal birth, but also shares some of the challenges she faced in the hospital environment, particularly after the birth.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 52 - 2nd IVF with Frozen Embryo & Homebirth Transfer (Pt 1)
This episode kicks off our fertility journey series as postpartum doula and babywearing educator Adriane Stare, who shared her first baby’s conception and birth story in Episode 40, returns to share her 2nd baby’s Christmas Day birth story. This is a story of a frozen embryo IVF conception and then a planned home birth that needed to transfer to the hospital in the pushing stage that results in a vaginal birth.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 51 - Unexpected Early Induction for Lack of Fetal Movement
When Erin shows up for her weekly prenatal appointment around 37 weeks without her partner due to Covid restrictions, she's caught by surprise when she’s told an induction is necessary because they don’t detect enough fetal movement. Erin & Mike share their story of a fairly uncomplicated induction in which baby has to go to the NICU for a short while.
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