Welcome to this episode with Saskia who shared the birth story of her third child. Saskia gives us her experience of the challenges she faced as well as the non linear progression of her fast birth. Listen in to find out about some upcoming events this month of March 2023 and sign up with the links in the show notes!
Topics:
- Saskia's third birth
- mental challenges during pregnancy
- a birth initiated by balloon induction and membrane rupture
- a fast labor
- going from 5cm to pushing within minutes
- the importance of upright positions and movement in labor
- labor is not linear and can be unpredictable
- receiving respect at the hospital as a birth giver and nurse
- the impact of knowing Finnish when giving birth
- Saskia's experience of having a Black partner and experiencing prejudice
- Staying at the Nest Hotel of Naistenklinikka
- Dealing with jaundice
- Anticipating that most mothers struggle with breastfeeding and do require help
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