In this episode, Becky shares the full story of her daughter’s birth — from a stretch of decreased fetal movement leading to an earlier than planned induction, to navigating a rare clotting disorder and deciding whether to get the epidural she wasn’t sure she could have. We get into what labor actually felt like, how clinical anxiety shows up in real time, and the small but unforgettable details — like a postpartum nurse who wouldn’t step aside and a placenta the size of a snack plate. It’s honest, nuanced, and exactly the kind of story we wish we heard more often.
In this episode:
🧠 Medical anxiety meets real birth decisions
🧳 Guess who didn’t bring a hospital bag
💉 When the epidural brings more questions than relief
📟 Cytocec, contractions, and cervical checks
🪞Pushing with mirrors, tug-of-war, and perineal massage
🧻 A memorable first pee - and not for why you would think
🍼 The beautiful blur of those first moments
Whether you’re prepping for birth or processing your own story, this one’s for you — and we hope it helps you feel a little less alone.
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