This week I celebrated a decade of motherhood, with the 10th birthday of my oldest daughter. That means I also celebrated my birth day. How often do we celebrate our children without taking a moment to stop and honor our own bodies for the work they did on that day, and have continued to do each day since?

Birth is a highly personal experience, and every story is incredibly unique. In honor of this 10 year celebration, I’m sharing part of mine… though it is a bit unconventional, especially for a pharmacist.

(I acknowledge that some births involve traumatic experiences, and this may be triggering for some. If that is you, I see you and honor your decision to skip this episode.)

On today’s episode I’m sharing:

* Ways to celebrate your birth day, alongside your children’s birthday

* Why I chose to have unmedicated labor during the births of my 3 children

* How my experience as a healthcare professional impacted my role as a patient

Cheers to motherhood and honoring the journey… you’re worthy of celebration!

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