Ep. 2: The Childbirth Episode
Childbirth can be unpredictable. Try as we might to plan and prep for the perfect labor and delivery, sometimes our kids and the universe have other things in mind. With Yasmine about to pop, it's a fitting time to share our childbirth stories. Hear our different experiences helping our 3 small humans, Kymani (9.5), Sophie (2) and Maxwell (4.5) in making their respective debuts. We share the benefits of having a doula and midwife, the things that surprised us and our experiences navigating awkward hospital staff and situations. Listen in to hear all the details of our birthing stories— the good, the bad and that one time without the epidural. "After I got the cerclage snipped and I was able to have an epidural, because I was in an extreme amount of pain, I didn't feel nothin’. Didn't feel a jam. it was great. just lit. It was lit the whole way after that. " - JasmineShow Highlights:• Why Yasmine takes time to eat before heading to the hospital.• Jasmine’s time spent in the NICU with Sophie.• Ways you may want to prepare if giving birth soon.• Highs and lows of the healing process.• An understanding of the role of doulas and midwives.Top Takeaway:• The Difference Between a Doula & a Midwife.A doula is a trained childbirth professional who offers multi faceted support for a mother prior, during and post birth. A midwife is a health care provider that can also provide care before, during and after childbirth. Unlike a doula however, they are medically trained and can conduct physical exams, deliver children and provide other medical services like care for a newborn child. Resources Mentioned:Music: Unbreakable by Ayanna Jacobs-El at Ayannajacobsel.com Connect:Visit: Those-Moms.captivate.fmOn Facebook: @ThoseMomsPodcastOn Instagram: @ThoseMomsPodcastSUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCASTOn Spotify:On Apple Podcasts: On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=500098&refid=stpr