] Introduction  [00:55] Kate shares how she found out she was pregnant[03:14] Getting pregnant after only four months of dating[05:26] Moving to Colorado and the start of severe anxiety[06:58] Stopping prenatals and struggling to eat[08:41] Obsessive thoughts and fear of harming the baby[09:55] Hospital mistake about a brain tumor[10:51] Switching hospitals and fear of induction[12:16] Arriving at the hospital for natural birth[13:48] Using pumping and Foley bulb to induce[15:50] Thinking contractions weren’t bad[17:15] Pushing early and feeling intense pain[18:35] Second-degree tear and shock after birth[19:27] Choosing to breastfeed after pumping colostrum[21:01] Pumping for two years due to latch issues[22:42] Being confined to the bed during labor[24:13] Screaming during labor and recovery pain[26:03] Hospital staff unfamiliar with natural birth[28:01] Importance of taking a birth class[29:55] Therapy during pregnancy and considering adoption[31:05] Losing friendships due to survival mode[33:10] What Kate would do differently next pregnancy[35:18] Wanting only supportive people at a home birth[38:02] Finding out the baby was a boy[39:18] Not bonding instantly and why that’s normal[41:00] Gender disappointment[43:03] Holiday dynamics and gender preferences[45:03] Supportive reactions from both families[47:00] New appreciation for her momResources Mentioned:Mama Natural Birth Course | WebsitePain Free Birth Course | WebsiteFollow us on Instagram:Kate @thatcrunchymomkateJordan @themodernisticholisticAffiliates:Shop my favorite clean products & get 10% off here with code CRUNCHYMOMThe air purifier I trust at home get $100 off hereOur go-to for pure, clean water - get $100 off here