Birth Story 49: Megan's Hospital Births with Epidurals & Short Pregnancy Interval
In this episode of MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, Megan shares her experiences with two hospital births with epidurals. Megan shares about the challenges of having a short pregnancy interval (finding out she was pregnant again at 5 months postpartum with her first), and how it impacted her birth preparation for her second child. Megan recalls how prenatal workouts and a childbirth education course helped prepare her for motherhood. She details her labor and delivery stories, including the support from Gina as her doula, and the changes in care from the first to the second birth, emphasizing the impact of a midwife's emotional support.
The episode also covers Megan's postpartum recovery, her journey back to fitness, and her efforts to connect with herself outside of parenthood again, reflecting on the long-lasting effects of pregnancy and the importance of adjusting expectations for postpartum recovery.
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00:00 Welcome & Megan's Birth Story Introduction
00:25 Announcing 'Training for Two' Book Pre-Order
01:26 Meet the Hosts: Empowering Your Perinatal Journey
02:40 Megan's First Pregnancy Preparation & Birth Experience
20:24 Unexpected Second Pregnancy & Initial Reactions
22:45 Discovering Pregnancy While Nursing
23:10 Navigating Pregnancy and Birth During 2020
25:08 A Different Birth Experience with a Midwife
32:43 Postpartum Reflections and Recovery
34:02 Embarking on New Challenges: Training for a Half Marathon
34:19 Ultra Marathons: Going Beyond the Limits
36:34 Sharing Birth Stories and Podcasting on Parenthood
38:18 Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Trainer Certification Course Review
40:40 Staying Hydrated During Pregnancy with LMNT
41:50 Supporting Your Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond
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