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Today I’m welcoming a former student from the 'Your Body, Your Birth' and 'Induction Course,' who shares her two contrasting birth stories. Kelsey shares the highs and lows of her two pregnancies, including handling a rare umbilical cord diagnosis, advocating for a later induction, and how her first birth taught her valuable lessons for her second. From overcoming postpartum depression to preparing her support system, Kelsey's journey is a testament to the power of preparation and resilience. Tune in to hear how she navigated the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences to find joy and empowerment in her births!

Helpful Timestamps:

• 02:38 Challenges During Pregnancy
• 07:50 Induction and Birth Story
• 13:34 Postpartum Struggles and Overcoming Challenges
• 20:09 Preparing for the Second Pregnancy
• 24:56 The Second Birth Story Begins
• 26:52 Intense Contractions and Doula Support
• 29:48 Hospital Arrival and Birth
• 38:34 Post-Birth Complications
• 44:08 Postpartum Reflections and Sibling Bonding

About your host:

🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.

For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.

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