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Amanda dives deep into her true emotions about finding out she was pregnant so quickly after intentionally trying, and how that impacted her pregnancy and postpartum time with her first daughter, Aila. She also talks about how different each of her births unfolded because of how she prepared ahead of time. Furthermore, she dives into how being an active birth doula while pregnant and needing to birth during the height of COVID impacted her pregnancy care and birth choices and overall experience with her third child, Haiden.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.  

Want to hear another birth story from a birth worker who is also a mother of three? Check out 58-Kayla Tschumper-3 Vaginal Births-Kennedy, Claire & Emelia-My Birth Choices

Resources:

• Amanda Clarke-Ray (Birth Doula) : https://amandaclarke-raydoula.com/ 
• Katie Rohs (Birth Doula) : https://katierohs.com/ 
• Catherine Fenner, IBCLC: http://nurturenewlife.com/about-seattle-ibclc/ 
• Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ 
• Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
• Bucal, Lip & Tongue Tie Info: https://www.firstfoodforbaby.com/tongue-lip--buccal-ties.html 

Definitions:

• Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER)
• Two Vessel Umbilical Cord 
• Paced Bottle Feeding
• Supplemental Nursing System 
• Split Nights

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