In this episode of 'Military Birth Talk,' Anni interviews Major Ashley Owen Cunningham, an active-duty Air Force JAG, about her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth while serving in the military. Ashley shares her journey from struggling with infertility to eventually becoming a mother of two boys. She details how she managed her pregnancies and complex births, supported by the military healthcare system, amidst frequent relocations and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley emphasizes the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and advocating for oneself in a demanding career. The conversation also explores broader themes of gender dynamics in the military and the significance of supporting women through policies like caregiver leave.

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