Pregnancy and childbirth are amazing, rewarding experiences that come with their set of difficulties and challenges. No two births are alike, and every parent and every child is unique. That’s why it’s so important to have access to information, support, and resources from professionals and parents. And in this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Joey, as we chat about our experience with Carter’s birth. 

We discuss everything from the difficulties I encountered throughout my pregnancy, to the most frightening moments of Carter’s birth and the feeling of finally having him here, as well as a little bit of our life after bringing our baby boy home. This is a raw and honest conversation about our birthing experience, full of information, advice, and tips that we hope provides insight to parents-to-be who are navigating this new adventure.

So if you’re pregnant, getting ready to give birth, or thinking about starting a family, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• The journey of first experiencing contractions and the process of finally delivering our baby
• The importance of listening to your body during pregnancy and childbirth
• The delivery room experience
• Why you should advocate for yourself in maternity and healthcare in general
• What happened post-delivery
• What my pain levels were throughout from beginning to end
• How we’re doing now that our baby is home
• An update on how our dog Luana is adjusting to life with a newborn
• Our final tips on what you should do to prepare for your own childbirth experience

Check out past episodes here on our fertility journey, answering Q’s w/ my husband, and more!

• Ep. 54 Our Fertility Journey
• Ep. 59 Q&A WITH MY HUSBAND: Baby names, gender reveal, maternity leave & more!
• Ep. 74 How I’m Preparing my Business for Maternity Leave and Beyond

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