In this episode Natasha shares her weeklong preterm birth story while being out of town for her baby shower! Natasha's water broke prematurely after having a gut feeling her entire pregnancy that her baby was going to come early - she was hospitalized for a week prior to his arrival. Postpartum Natasha's bleeding was not under control, ultimately requiring a pelvic artery embolization (PAE) to stop her hemorrhaging. Her baby boy has been in the NICU for over a month now and is doing great! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

In this episode Britt Loukos comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories - one at the hospital and one at home. Britt has such a refreshing view on motherhood. Her advice for mamas is to just soak it up, because this time is precious and will pass! Some other things we talk about in this episode is the different between home and hospital birth, retained placenta, REI parenting approach, and elimination communication. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

In this episode Luciana Tavares is coming on the podcast to share her uncomplicated twin pregnancy! Luciana got pregnant with twins at the beginning of the pandemic after having a miscarriage. She says that one of her biggest pieces of advice is to not compare, remember every child and person is different, and to have patience with yourself. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

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In this episode Carli Jo is coming on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Her first birth was an uncomplicated pregnancy followed by a 34 hour labor. During her second pregnancy she found out she had a clotting disorder, gestational diabetes, and low platelets. This second pregnancy Carli Jo had an extremely rapid labor and BARELY made it to the hospital! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

In this episode Sabrina Lopez shares her birth with her son Bryxton. Sabrina shares about how her OBGYN’s never listened to her concerns until at 24 weeks and 3 days she went into labor and delivered! She drove 45 minutes to the hospital after having cramping and bleeding, when she got there she was 10cm and birthed her son shortly after! Sabrina and her husband were told their baby had less than a 50% chance of making it past 24 hours, but he did! After a 105 day NICU stay Bryxton came home without oxygen support or a feeding tube! Today he is 2 years old and a miracle! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com Sabrina on instagram: https://instagram.com/bryx.momma?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

In this episode Brianna Hodson is coming on the podcast to share the birth of her daughter Sophie! Brianna shares about how she had a retroplacental hemorrhage and went into preterm labor (that was eventually stopped) caused by kidney stones. At 39 weeks she developed a severe headache caused by preeclampsia which led to a 3 day induction! Other things we mention are yoga, covid during pregnancy, Red Raspberry Leaf tea, dates, the miles circuit, and induction medications such as cytotec/Misoprostol, pitocin, and a cooks/foley balloon. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com Brianna on instagram: https://instagram.com/brianna_roberts5?utm_medium=copy_link Miles Circuit: http://www.milescircuit.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

In this episode Brandy comes on the podcast to share her unmedicated 27 hour birth story! At the same time Brandy found out she was pregnant her husband suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and was admitted to the ICU, she shares this journey with transparency and raw emotion. Brandy also was diagnosed Gestational Diabetes, she really stresses the importance of advocating for yourself - which she did by switching providers to a midwifery practice.  ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com Brandy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandy_santana_/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

In this episode Hailey Johnson comes on the podcast to share all about her pregnancy and birth! Her pregnancy came as a total surprise, however Hailey felt confident and truly enjoyed her pregnancy. At one point she got very sick - which she found out was a possible Listeria infection. She was closely monitored the rest of her pregnancy as she was now considered "high risk". Haileys little girl stayed breech her entire pregnancy, and when she went into labor a month early she chose to avoid an external version and opted for a cesarean section. Postpartum Hailey shares her breastfeeding and postpartum depression journey with such a positive outlook! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

In this episode Brooke comes on the podcast to share all about her pregnancy with identical twins girls! She experienced severe morning sickness her entire pregnancy and around 28 weeks was admitted to the hospital due to Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Just a few days later Brooke met her sweet girls earth side! She shares her postpartum and NICU journey through many hills and valleys. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com Brooke on instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeneems?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support