In this episode of MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, Megan shares her experiences with two hospital births with epidurals. Megan shares about the challenges of having a short pregnancy interval (finding out she was pregnant again at 5 months postpartum with her first), and how it impacted her birth preparation for her second child. Megan recalls how prenatal workouts and a childbirth education course helped prepare her for motherhood. She details her labor and delivery stories, including the support from Gina as her doula, and the changes in care from the first to the second birth, emphasizing the impact of a midwife's emotional support. 

The episode also covers Megan's postpartum recovery, her journey back to fitness, and her efforts to connect with herself outside of parenthood again, reflecting on the long-lasting effects of pregnancy and the importance of adjusting expectations for postpartum recovery.

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00:00 Welcome & Megan's Birth Story Introduction

00:25 Announcing 'Training for Two' Book Pre-Order

01:26 Meet the Hosts: Empowering Your Perinatal Journey

02:40 Megan's First Pregnancy Preparation & Birth Experience

20:24 Unexpected Second Pregnancy & Initial Reactions

22:45 Discovering Pregnancy While Nursing

23:10 Navigating Pregnancy and Birth During 2020

25:08 A Different Birth Experience with a Midwife

32:43 Postpartum Reflections and Recovery

34:02 Embarking on New Challenges: Training for a Half Marathon

34:19 Ultra Marathons: Going Beyond the Limits

36:34 Sharing Birth Stories and Podcasting on Parenthood

38:18 Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Trainer Certification Course Review

40:40 Staying Hydrated During Pregnancy with LMNT

41:50 Supporting Your Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond

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