Aligned Birth Podcast
Episode 39
Birth Story with Sarah: Navigating perinatal anxiety, an unmedicated birth, and postpartum preeclampsia
About the episode:
One of Dr. Shannon’s patients joins us on the show today to share her birth story. Each birth is so unique, there is beauty in sharing these stories, and I’m so thankful for Sarah sharing her story. Because remember, when we talk about birth, not only is a baby born, but so is a mother! She created a pretty unique birth support team which included a midwifery practice out of a hospital, a chiropractor, a perinatal therapist, and her husband. There are so many takeaways from her story, and I think a lot of moms will identify with what she shares.
From realizing that she needed mental health resources during her pregnancy as well as during her postpartum time period to devouring all the childbirth education she could before birth, Sarah’s story doesn’t stop there. She shares the pain management techniques she used during birth, and answers the question from her midwife to her husband, “how involved do you want to be in the birth?”.
Hearing her describe how the birth unfolded will bring a smile to your face. However, Sarah developed postpartum preeclampsia 1 week postpartum, and because she listened to her body, trusted her instincts, and sought emergency help, she was able to continue navigating her postpartum and motherhood journey safely.
Resources mentioned in the show:
Mommy Labor Nurse
Postpartum preeclampsia instagram post
Evidence Based Birth podcast
Perinatal Therapist - Ashley Lingerfelt
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Podcast Editing by:
Chris Godfrey of Godfrey Sound
Music:
"Freedom” by Roa