#25 The Unfiltered Birth Story
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In this episode, I share my raw and unscripted birth story, reflecting on the realities of labor.
I discuss the importance of preparing for the unexpected in childbirth and the impact of birth trauma.
Through my experience, I hope to emphasise the need for open conversations about birth trauma and the importance of mental health in the healing process.
Reliving my birth story wasn’t easy, but it feels important to share—I actually teared up a bit listening back to this.
This is my full birth story told in true Nerissa fashion—every detail, every emotion, every truth.
It’s raw, it’s messy, it’s mine.
If you’ve been through it, are preparing for it, or just want to hear a real story without all the BS fluff, this one’s for you.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Birth Story
10:39 The Fourth Trimester: A New Reality
11:08 The Start of Labor: Contractions Begin
22:02 Arriving at the Hospital: The Waiting Game
32:08 Labor Progress: The Antenatal Ward Experience
37:17 Facing Induction: Decisions in Labor
39:08 The Intensity of Labor
42:46 Transitioning to Active Labor
45:53 The Induction Experience
51:33 The Epidural Decision
55:31 The C-Section Journey
01:01:10 Postpartum Reflections and Trauma
01:08:22 Healing and Moving Forward
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