Olivia shares her trauma around the belly birth of her 9 1/2lb baby girl and how preparation and education lead to her empowering VBAC.

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Katie shares how she triumphed over loss, prepared vigilantly and purposefully, and showed how much she loved her baby even before they were born.

Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage

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Elizabeth shares the trauma of her postpartum depression, and how she persevered with the help of family and friends.

Trigger Warnings: Postpartum Depression

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Lauren shares the story of two fast labors, how she learned to expect the unexpected and be comfortable wherever you are.

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Jackie shares the story of her first birth in the Netherlands and her second in the US. Both started with nausea and ended with a surge of joy

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Anna recalls her birth story, asking "Is this normal?" It turns out there is no such thing.

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Maddie shares her story of overcoming unthinkable trauma and offers her wisdom on how you can help those who are grieving.

Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage and Hysterectomy

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Vicki shares her story of delivering big babies after 40 weeks, an Episiotomy and a half, and of course the birth of Giggles.

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Kristine shares the story of her induction at 37 weeks after being diagnosed with Preeclampsia.

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Kayla shares her story of three births and how despite a blood condition, an incompetent cervix, and negative providers she did absolutely everything in her power to get her HBA2C.

Trigger Warnings: Infant Death and Medical Misconduct

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