Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Kelsey’s Birth Story: Placental Abruption and a Return to Trust

Episode Overview:

Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Kelsey about her powerful and emotional birth story. In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her journey through post-term pregnancy, placental abruption, fetal heart arrhythmia, and ultimately a cesarean birth. She shares her experience with obstetric violence, her challenges in navigating medical interventions, and her path back to trusting her body and instincts.

This episode highlights the resilience and empowerment Kelsey found as she transitioned into motherhood, offering a deeply personal perspective on healing and growth after unexpected birth experiences.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Placental Abruption

• Kelsey’s firsthand experience with this rare and serious complication and how it impacted her labor and delivery.

2. Obstetric Violence

• Addressing moments of medical mistreatment and how Kelsey found her voice during the process.

3. Post-Term Pregnancy and Cesarean Birth

• The challenges and decisions involved in navigating a post-term pregnancy and cesarean delivery.

4. Fetal Heart Arrhythmia

• The unexpected diagnosis and its impact on Kelsey’s birth story.

5. Returning to Trust

• How Kelsey has found healing, connection, and empowerment in the postpartum period.

6. Life as a New Family of Four

• Adjusting to life on the farm with baby Julio, their Shiba Inu (The Maki Dog), and their shared love for family walks and Warriors games.

About Kelsey:

Kelsey is an herbalist living and working on a beautiful farm in Petaluma, CA with her husband, Roberto, their baby boy, Julio, and their dog, Maki. She has a passion for aerial silks and is excited to return to her practice as Julio grows older. Kelsey is committed to sharing her story to help other women feel seen and supported in their birth journeys.

Recommendations by Kelsey:

• Free Birth Society: @freebirthsociety

• Birthing Instincts Podcast: @birthinginstincts

• Hard Truths About Placental Abruption: Listen Here

Connect with Kelsey:

• Instagram: @kesocandisco

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

• Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @bornwildmidwifery

• Facebook: Podcast Link

Final Thoughts:

Kelsey’s story reminds us of the power of resilience, advocacy, and finding healing after unexpected challenges in birth. Her journey highlights the importance of support, self-trust, and connecting to what truly matters in postpartum life.

Stay Wild 🌳