Ep 257: In this episode, Allison shares her birth story with baby Hayes who arrived earthside on Sunday December 14th at 11:21 pm in Haarlem, Netherlands. She had originally planned for a home birth but had to transfer to the hospital’s care due to going to 42 weeks. She candidly shares how she had to continuously alter her birth plan to ensure a safe and healthy arrival. 

At the end of the episode, Allison and Ceara touch on breastfeeding, the first 48 hours postpartum, DIY baby registry and initial thoughts of parenthood. This episode is for anyone who’s pregnant, postpartum, curious about birth, or simply navigating a season where life asks you to loosen your grip and trust what’s unfolding.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Things will rarely go as planned with labor
• Flexibility can be just as important as preparation
• Pregnancy and birth are full-body experiences: physical, emotional, mental, and deeply spiritual
• Giving birth abroad brings unique challenges, but also profound moments of perspective, presence, and resilience

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MENTIONS:

DIY Baby Registry - On Allison’s Website

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