Sometimes God’s “no” feels like a door slamming in your face until you realize it was actually His protection. In today’s episode I share my second birth story, including an undiagnosed placenta accreta, a hemorrhage, a trip to the OR for a D&C, and the surprising way being in the hospital (instead of a birth center) likely saved my life. I also talk about how this impacts our family’s future and exactly how we’re handling postpartum NFP with the Marquette Method (plus PDG confirmation).

What’s inside:

- The long start–stop labor and my water breaking at midnight

- Pain tools that helped (birth comb, counter pressure, tub)

- Baby’s delivery… and when everything changed in the 3rd stage

- OR, D&C, and what undiagnosed placenta accreta actually means

- Endometriosis + septate uterus and why that matters

- Hospital vs. naturopathic tension and why I land in the messy middle

- Our postpartum NFP plan: Marquette + PDG confirmation (and why strict = merciful)

The big takeaway: when God’s “no” protects your life (or your soul)

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Resources & Mentions:

Episode 18: Healing from Birth Trauma with Bridgette Tebaldi

Episode 20: Postpartum NFP with Rachel Persson

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NOTE: This episode shares my personal experience; it’s not medical advice. Please consult your OB/GYN or qualified medical professional for your situation.