Madison shares her experience of an unmedicated hospital birth, which progressed more quickly than staff expected, taking place in a bathroom after flagging down a nearby nurse to catch the baby! Madison discusses her pregnancy journey, preparation for birth, and her rapid labor process. She speaks about her decision to have an unmedicated birth and how she navigated through emotional and physical challenges with support from her husband and doula. 

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

00:15 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

01:05 Madison's Pregnancy Journey

01:18 Preparation for Birth

02:39 The Decision for an Unmedicated Birth

03:25 The Role of a Doula in Madison's Birth

04:19 The Benefits of a Childbirth Education Course

05:12 Madison's Birth Story Begins

05:33 Early Labor Signs and Symptoms

09:09 The Arrival at the Hospital

11:10 The Unexpected Bathroom Birth

15:47 Post-Birth Reflections and Recovery

34:53 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Offerings