[Birth Stories] Why It Was Still a Party Despite the 30 Hours of Persistent Back Pain

Laurel Gourrier, co-host of the podcast “Birth Stories in Color,” reflects on how her hospital birth experience— even though it was long and hard— often felt like a big party, thanks to the support of her partner, parents, and in-laws. She tells Adriana Lozada how their care and the constant communication of her wishes created a safe and joyful space in which she could birth, even leading her parents to open their home for the birth of her second child. If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Big Babies and Shoulder Dystocia, and our episode on The Induction Process Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.   You can connect with Laurel on Instagram @birthstoriesincolor. Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected].  If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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