In today’s episode, Anita talks with Alana, who recently became a first-time mom. Alana is excited to share her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum story with us! Alana is a registered massage therapist, with a clinical focus on providing support to individuals during pregnancy and throughout postpartum rehab / recovery, specifically those who have had a cesarean birth.

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Resources and References

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Show Notes

0:55 - Join the Bump to Birth Method - self-study!

2:53 - A brief intro for who we are talking with today!

4:49 - How was Alana’s experience physically, mentally and emotionally in pregnancy?

8:15 - Did Alana take the previous experiences of loved ones into account for planning her pregnancy and birth?

9:31 - How did Alana prepare for her son’s birth?

11:58 - How was Alana’s experience with her care provider(s)?

13:52 - Alana recalls her birth experience - including labor positions!

32:26 - How has the postpartum experience been the last 2 months?

37:47 - How has recovery been with the ways Alana has resourced herself?

41:36 - What advice would Alana give to someone who is expecting?

42:32 - Wrap up