In today’s episode, Anita talks with Bump to Birth student, Michelle Brooks, about her pregnancy journeys - from birth prep to postpartum care - and how she found support along the way.

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Resources and References

• Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program: bumptobirthmethod.com
• Michelle Brooks on Instagram: @mbrooks_fitlife

Time Stamps

2:25 - Introduction to our special guest: Michelle Brooks!

5:30 - How did Michelle feel during her first pregnancy? Navigating options and preparation

12:20 - What were key things that helped Michelle mentally prepare for her first birth?

14:05 - Michelle shares her first birth experience

18:20 - Michelle’s immediate birth recovery

20:05 - Were there any strategies or positioning used that were helpful?

22:14 - Michelle reflects on preparing for postpartum

25:30 - How was seeking support for breastfeeding? And what helped?

26:44 - What was Michelle’s follow up pregnancy experience like?

42:52 - What in Bump to Birth did Michelle takeaway as most helpful?

44:19 - Baby #2 birth story

53:14 - How Michelle felt during transition

57:09 - The difference in Michelle’s feeding journey between children

1:01:04 - How has postpartum been this time around?

1:02:57 - What was Michelle’s experience with medical professionals being pregnant in her 30s?

1:05:55 - What advice would Michelle give expectant parents?