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Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast!

In this episode we’re meeting Madeleine Van Gorp. This is one of the most redeeming and beautiful pain free birth stories I have ever had the privilege of hearing, but it’s also filled with some very sensitive and painful experiences. If you’re sensitive about listening to content involving infant loss please consider listening with grace to this episode. We explored Madeline’s story of her baby’s bilateral renal agenesis, her decisions on how to handle her pregnancy despite that, including special moments, connecting to her baby through exercise, and her spiritual preparation. We also cover her labor experience including the ultimate passing of her son, Nicky and how it was not a traumatic experience.

CHAPTERS

00:50 – Introduction to Madeleine Van Gorp’s story and her baby’s diagnosis of bilateral renal agenesis.

00:21 – Madeleine discusses the redemptive and inspirational aspects of her birth story despite the challenges.

02:47 – Receiving the diagnosis during the 21-week anatomy scan and deciding not to do early ultrasounds.

06:36 – The emotional response to the diagnosis and Madeleine's decision to continue her pregnancy.

12:05 – Transitioning from devastation to leaning into faith for strength during the pregnancy.

18:49 – Special moments during pregnancy, including a trip and her connection to her baby through exercise.

31:36 – The emotional and spiritual preparation for labor and delivery.

40:11 – The unique labor experience: focusing on breathing, peace, and connection with her baby.

01:02:11 – Madeleine’s perspective on choosing life and her labor process with a breech birth.

01:05:36 – The birth of her son, Nicky, and the first moments holding him.

01:08:09 – Sharing the peaceful passing of her son and how it was not a traumatic experience.

01:10:24 – The deeply emotional decision to personally transport Nicky to the funeral home and its significance.

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CONNECT WITH MADELINE:

• Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/paradigmbymads
• Website - babyvangorp.com (to learn more about Nicky’s story)