Birth Addict

In this episode Kerra comes on to share the birth of her daughter Izabela! Kerra took advantage of a midwife, doula, and the Renita birth center in St. Albert. For her first pregnancy and birth it was absolutely beautiful. No pain management during labor besides a tub, music, support, and red tiger balm. I know you will all enjoy this birth story! Thank you so much Kerra for sharing your story with us!

In this episode Sofia comes on to share her two birth stories. The birth of Mannen is a quick hospital birth. Sofia was dilated to an eight when she arrived! The birth of Ames is a beautiful birth in a birth center within a hospital. Thank you so much Sofia for sharing both of your incredible stories! You can find Sofia on Instagram @mommakessafefood. 

In this episode Kindra comes on to tell the birth of her son Cash. She gave birth to Cash at 35 weeks in the hospital after 3 years of infertility and conceiving via IUI. She was actually in labor for about 36 hours and didn’t even realize it! Cash had a small nursery stay and Kindra had a great birth experience overall. Thank you so much Kindra for coming on to share your beautiful birth story! You can find Kindra on Instagram @baby.taylor.gang. 

In this episode Jennica comes on to share her two hospital birth stories. Both were planned unmedicated births that ended with epidurals. Jennica experienced gender disappointment with both pregnancies and wants to help normalize it. Thank you so much Jennica for sharing both of your beautiful stories! You can find Jennica on Instagram @helloojennii

In this episode Kait comes on to share the birth of Grey. Kait went the traditional hospital birth route and felt pressured into an induction by her OB. Her induction “failed” and she needed an emergent C-section when there were drops in her sons heart rate. Thank you so much for sharing your birth experience with us! You can find Kait on Instagram @thechristmasfam. 

In this episode I am sharing my second birth story. If you want a little background make sure to listen to my first birth story on episode 7! The birth of Quinn is a quick and empowering birth center birth. I danced and laughed during labor and was in complete denial until I roared him out. I hope you all enjoy my second birth story! You can follow my personal Instagram @teresa.and.littles. Don't for get to go see my birth photos at birthaddict.com

In this episode Janis comes on to share her two birth stories. The birth of Firat is a true emergency C-section and the birth of Yusuf is an unmedicated VBAC. Thank you Janis so much for sharing both of your birth stories! You can find Janis on Instagram @raising.suns. 

In this episode Libby comes on to tell her hospital birth story. Libby went into labor at 41 + 3 days and had an incredible water birth where she was able to catch her own baby! Addie needed a quick visit to the NICU which complicated things a little. The birth of Addie is sure to give you birth fever! You can find Libby on instagram @libbyzflanagan. Thank you Libby for sharing! 

In this episode Heidi comes on to share her two positive, low intervention hospital births. Her first was a quick birth with a midwife and ended with a vacuum assisted delivery. Her second birth was even quicker and she experienced the fetal ejection reflex. Stick around until the end to hear her incredible advice for anyone planning a low intervention birth in a hospital. You can find Heidi on Instagram @whatadoulado. Thank you so much Heidi for sharing your births with us! 

I am really excited for you all to hear these two birth stories. Brittany comes on to share her two hospital births. Her first baby was born prematurely and Brittany was left with anxiety and birth trauma. Her second birth was totally healing and redemptive for her!! There is such a contrast in these two births with a major factor being how Brittany's gestational diabetes was managed. You can find Brittany on instagram @brittf_27. Thank you so much Brittany for sharing your birth stories with us! 

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