In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, shares her three unique and empowering birth stories: two unmedicated hospital births and one unmedicated birth center birth. Alongside Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, Roxanne discusses the importance of support during pregnancy and labor, her preparation methods, the impactful experiences of her births, and the essential role of building a supportive birth team. This episode offers insights into navigating the perinatal timeline with confidence, emphasizing the significance of intentional support and preparation for a positive birth and postpartum journey.

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

00:22 Meet Roxanne and Gina

01:11 Roxanne's Birth Stories Overview

02:58 Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth

04:27 Challenges and Support During Pregnancy

07:14 Hypnobirthing and Spinning Babies Techniques

18:30 Labor Begins and Early Contractions

25:44 Early Labor and Hospital Visit

26:37 Deciding to Go Home

28:07 Labor Progresses at Home

32:07 Rushing to the Hospital

34:00 Arriving at the Hospital

38:46 Birth and Immediate Aftermath

44:06 Reflecting on the Birth Experience

46:21 Second Pregnancy and Complications

51:03 Preparing for the Second Birth

53:56 Early Signs of Labor

55:06 Early Labor and Hip Squeezes

55:52 Heading to the Birth Center

56:57 Active Labor in the Tub

57:30 Pushing and Delivery

01:00:29 Post-Birth Reflections

01:04:46 Third Pregnancy and Birth Plans

01:06:41 Labor and Delivery of the Third Baby

01:26:06 Reflections on All Births

01:29:11 Final Thoughts and Resources

Links:

The MamasteFit Birth Prep Circuit: Relieve Tension & Prepare for Birth

https://youtu.be/6MsiKQQFbC8

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