Motherhood Meets Medicine

27. A Conversation on Giving Birth in Turkey and Cultural Differences


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EPISODE 27

I’ll be taking a break from our “Mothers Around the World” series for the time being. To close things out,  we’re joined by a mom living in Turkey. Sarah shares what it’s like to live and parent in the Middle East and how it compares to experiences in the States. 

 

Sarah Bahiraei is a writer, teacher, wife, and mom. Once upon a time, she hopped a plane to the Middle East with a one-way ticket in hand. Now she lives in Turkey with her husband, Afshin, and daughter, Esther. She has a heart for humanitarian work, refugee aid and relief, advocating on behalf of others, and writing down unseen stories. She writes about faith, immigration, and living in the in-between on her blog onefootonboth.com. 

 

In this episode we discuss:

-Sarah’s prenatal, birth, and postpartum experience
-The high rate of c-sections in Turkey
-Cultural differences between Turkey and the United States
-Private and public schooling

 

Connect with Sarah:

Instagram: @sarahbahiraei

Blog: onefootonboth.com

 

Connect with me on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. For full show notes, head to lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/

 

Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine.

 

Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

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