In this episode, Mary sits down with Dr. Jen Wagner and Bethany Scott—hosts of The C-Section Experience podcast—for a raw, honest, and empowering conversation about the side of childbirth that doesn’t always get the spotlight: C-sections.

Bethany, a three-time C-section mom turned doula, and Jen, an OB anesthesiologist with her own Cesarean story, bring both personal experience and professional insight to the table. Together, the three unpack the emotional, physical, and mental layers of Cesarean birth—and why the narrative around it needs to change.

They talk about:

• What it really feels like to have a C-section—emotionally and physically
• The unspoken shame and grief many women experience after
• How maternal care has evolved—and where it's still falling short
• The role of self-advocacy and informed decision-making
• Recovery truths: the shoulder pain, nausea, and that dreaded first poop
• How to find support and feel empowered, no matter how your birth unfolds

This episode is filled with stories, laughter, truth bombs, and heart. Whether you’ve had a C-section, are planning one, or just want to hear what real motherhood sounds like—you’ll walk away feeling seen, heard, and a little less alone.

Because every birth story matters. And it’s time we talk about them.

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