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Morgan’s Birth Story
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Content warning: Labour and delivery story, cervical checks, induction, post-delivery, placenta delivery and being stitched, medical issues, baby in special care unit
On today’s podcast episode Morgan Fancy, MA, RP she/her, shares her story of welcoming her little one into her family. I love hearing birth stories and people’s experiences of bringing their baby into the world! Morgan shares the ups and downs of birthing and becoming a parent in a real and authentic way. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
Highlights:
2:27 - Birth Story
4:49 - Induction
5:55 - Pre-baby work into coming to terms of not being in control
9:37 - Birth preferences vs birth plan
10:48 - Alternative pain Management – counter pressure, massage techniques
11:13 - Disappointing for Partner
12:02 - Asked for Epidural and it was too late
12:41 - Intensity of induction
14:30 - Cervical checks were difficult because of slow movement
15:46 - The mental journey of labour delivery
20:00 - Delivery and post delivery
21:04 - He weighed 5lbs
23:25 - Bonding and nursing, the golden hour, feel it was taken away - The pressure to nurse in that first hour
26:48 - WHY was baby so small? Lots of pressure from healthcare providers to find out the WHY
32:40 - Nursing experience - Baby was in special care unit, medical professionals wanting to monitor baby’s intake
37:26 - Partner being on same page, advocating for nursing
40:27 - Expectations of parenthood vs parenting from the self
Information overload and taking away from trusting ourselves
49:31 - Postpartum recovery went well. - Checking in with yourself at the 2 week mark
52:16 – The importance of
57:50 - Biggest surprises about birthing a baby
1:01:21 - Taking care of yourself postpartum
Resources mentioned in this episode:
You can find Morgan at info@fancytherapy.ca https://fancytherapy.ca/ and on Instagram @fancy.therapy
You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this or any episode please reach out to me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca and I can help you find support in your area or online.
Check out Postpartum Support International at www.postpartum.net for more information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as free online support groups and a provider directory.
You can look for an individual therapist on www.psychologytoday.com .
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