In this Birth Story Friday episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne chat with Deirdra, co-founder of EasyJug, a postpartum hydration tool. Deirdra shares her birth story and the journey of developing EasyJug with her husband. She talks about her late pregnancy, dealing with Bell's palsy and sciatica, and her decision between a home birth and hospital delivery due to her husband's past family trauma. Deirdra describes the challenges of postpartum recovery, including difficulties with breastfeeding and hydration, which inspired the invention of EasyJug. The product aims to ease hydration for postpartum mothers and has also found utility beyond this group. EasyJug is now available on their website and Amazon.

00:00 Introduction to Birth Story Friday

00:02 Meet Deirdra: Co-Founder of EasyJug

00:29 Gina and Roxanne: Your Hosts

02:14 Deirdra's Pregnancy Journey

02:54 Challenges of a Geriatric Pregnancy

05:19 Bell's Palsy and Other Pregnancy Complications

09:11 Preparing for Birth: Induction and Labor

10:31 The Intensity of Labor and Delivery

17:02 Postpartum Realities and Challenges

23:18 The Struggles of Early Motherhood

26:16 The Birth of EasyJug

27:40 From Idea to Product Development

30:18 Launching EasyJug and Community Feedback

31:51 Expanding Beyond Breastfeeding

37:29 The Importance of Hydration

40:51 How to Get Your EasyJug

45:27 Additional Resources and Closing Remarks

A Message From Deirdra, EasyJug Co-Founder:

“Although I was pregnant with one baby, I gave birth to two! Childbirth required physical fitness comparable to marathons and fitness competitions. Health and fitness were a priority not just for me, but for my baby. However, it was a struggle to balance motherhood with self-care, something as simple as drinking water was difficult. That was when EasyJug was born. A first-of-its-kind, hands-free water bottle designed to hydrate postpartum breastfeeding moms effortlessly. It's a testament to the belief that nurturing oneself is as vital as nurturing a new life.”

Website (use code MamasteFit10 for 10% off): https://easyjug.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMFPE-LBj2cUqCnz2Un7ctYLu0aG764MbOfOsd18YRpxz8Prlpfe01kaAvO5EALw_wcB

Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook: @easyjug 

TikTok: @drinkeasyjug 

Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3KuJh4E

Add hydration salts to your EasyJug with LMNT!: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&rfsn=5986352.39a795&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=mamaste&utm_content=&utm_term=&rfsn_cn=EXCLUSIVE+GIFT+FOR+THE+MAMASTE+COMMUNITY

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