The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 95: [The LOdown] My Labor & Postpartum Experience


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[The LOdown] My Labor & Postpartum Experience

In this candid episode, I share the intimate details of my labor and postpartum experience, diving into the challenges I faced along the way. Join me as I discuss the emotional rollercoaster of being overdue and the various natural induction methods I tried, including castor oil, the Foley balloon, membrane sweep, and the Miles Circuit. I recount my transformative homebirth experience, starting from the initial symptoms of contractions to the moments of pushing and the unexpected birth complications. After my labor, I reflect on how I spent those crucial first few weeks—beginning with five days of resting in bed, savoring nourishing foods to aid in recovery. I then share how I gradually transitioned into more activity around the house in the following days before eventually getting back on my feet with some walking and pelvic floor physical therapy after 2.5 to 3 weeks. Whether you're a soon-to-be parent or just interested in the raw realities of childbirth, this episode offers insights and support.

 

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

  1. What I did from Weeks 40 - 42 and my experience being "late"
  2. The natural induction methods I tried to help facilitate labor
  3. My real and raw experience of having a homebirth and my birthstory
  4. What I did immediately after labor
  5. How I spent the first few weeks postpartum (foods I ate, specialists I saw and more!)
  6. Important show links 👇👇👇 

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