In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Fridays, Allegra shares her journey through two vastly different birth experiences. Her first, an unplanned C-section at 34 weeks for her twins, left her feeling unsupported and led to a traumatic postpartum recovery complicated by COVID-19 protocols and a retained placenta. Determined for a different outcome with her second pregnancy, Allegra prepared extensively for a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). From switching providers, engaging in prenatal fitness, to detailed birth planning and employing basically every recommended trick in the book, Allegra's second birth was an empowered hospital VBAC at 41 weeks with an epidural. 

00:00 Introduction

02:21 Allegra’s Unexpected Twin Pregnancy and Early Challenges

04:29 Navigating Preterm Labor and an Impromptu C-Section

06:51 Postpartum Struggles and NICU Challenges During COVID

09:19 A New Pregnancy: Embracing the VBAC Journey

10:06 Allegra's VBAC Preparation: From Fitness to Nutrition

17:04 Labor Begins!

22:11 The Decision for an Epidural

25:32 The Final Push: A Surreal Birth Experience

29:54 Postpartum Recovery and Reflections

34:37 Advice for Expecting Mothers: Education and Support

39:04 Understanding Postpartum Complications

41:53 Resources and Support for Pregnancy and Postpartum

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