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In this episode, I share my raw and unscripted birth story, reflecting on the realities of labor.

I discuss the importance of preparing for the unexpected in childbirth and the impact of birth trauma. 

Through my experience, I hope to emphasise the need for open conversations about birth trauma and the importance of mental health in the healing process.

Reliving my birth story wasn’t easy, but it feels important to share—I actually teared up a bit listening back to this. 

This is my full birth story told in true Nerissa fashion—every detail, every emotion, every truth. 

It’s raw, it’s messy, it’s mine.

If you’ve been through it, are preparing for it, or just want to hear a real story without all the BS fluff, this one’s for you.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Birth Story

10:39 The Fourth Trimester: A New Reality

11:08 The Start of Labor: Contractions Begin

22:02 Arriving at the Hospital: The Waiting Game

32:08 Labor Progress: The Antenatal Ward Experience

37:17 Facing Induction: Decisions in Labor

39:08 The Intensity of Labor

42:46 Transitioning to Active Labor

45:53 The Induction Experience

51:33 The Epidural Decision

55:31 The C-Section Journey

01:01:10 Postpartum Reflections and Trauma

01:08:22 Healing and Moving Forward