In this episode, Haley shares her honest and inspiring birth story with me. Haley’s labour was induced, which brought some challenges she hadn’t anticipated, including a drop in her baby’s heart rate and the possibility of an episiotomy, something she really wanted to avoid. Despite these hurdles, Haley had a natural, unmedicated birth and met her baby just six hours after labour began.
Haley talks about the experience of pushing through uncertainty, the surprising speed of her labour, and the special moments after birth, including delayed cord clamping and skin-to-skin time with her newborn. She also reflects on the emotions that come with birth, from relief and gratitude to the adrenaline rush that follows.
How Haley managed her induction and responded to the baby’s changing heart rateThe importance of support from her midwife, doula, and partner during labourHer determination to avoid an episiotomy and how she pushed through the final stagesInsights on how a twisted umbilical cord may have affected her baby’s size and birth planThe quick progression of her labour and going home the same dayThe experience of post-birth adrenaline and settling into life with a newbornA conversation about the differences between spontaneous and induced contractionsHaley’s story offers a grounded look at how birth plans can change, but how positive and empowering birth can still be. It’s a reassuring listen for anyone preparing for birth or interested in real-life birth experiences.
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