Suzanne & Edgar share their preparations for birth, discuss benefits of couples therapy, prioritizing mental health, and choosing an aligned provider and doula. Despite going for an "emergency" induction, labor begins spontaneously, with a unique progression. Suzanne also discusses breastfeeding challenges and the importance of a healthy support system.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 93 - Empowered Induction for Preeclampsia
Hallie and Eric had a long 3-year journey to conceive their son, battling previously undiagnosed PCOS and Hashimoto’s. Hallie seeks complementary therapies and after a successful IVF transfer, she carefully researches her doula and OB choices. Despite an immediate induction at 38 weeks due to preeclampsia, she still has a positive experience because of the birth team she so carefully chose.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 92 - A NYC Dancer's Home Birth
NYC professional dancer Hannah and her husband Tommy share about reconciling Hannah’s very physical profession with the huge bodily changes in pregnancy and postpartum, and how she chose to give birth in her Upper West Side home with the support of a great midwife and doula team.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 91 - Arriving to Hospital Just in Time to Push
Because of her experiences working in the medical field, Kelly knew it was really important to make very intentional choices surrounding her care provider and support team, so she chose to hire a midwife & a doula. She describes how quickly her labor progresses while laboring at home and how showing up just in time to push contributed to an easier-than-she-expected birthing process.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 90 - A Runner’s Fast Labor
When Kaley shows up to the hospital due to some bleeding after being 4cm dilated for weeks. While there, her water breaks spontaneously, and her contractions start soon after she advocates for them to hold off on inducing labor. She goes on to have a very fast labor and birth, with 3rd stage complications for her uterus after baby’s birth.
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