Ep 249: Erin’s Birth Story - A Beautiful and Joyful Hospital Birth!

I think this might be the first time I’ve had a guest describe their birth as “beautiful,” “joyful,” and even “relaxing”! Erin wasn’t expecting to be somebody who loved her birth story but she absolutely does. Today, she’s here to share her perspective that a hospital birth can be beautiful.

I didn’t realize until we started talking, but Erin actually gave birth in the hospital where I work! I was not a part of her birth but I know her doctor, nurses, and midwife. It was so nice to hear from a patient perspective that the place I work provides a great experience and validates that hospital birth can be beautiful!

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

• Why she fainted in her wedding dress
• How she managed high blood pressure caused by pregnancy
• When she decided to go to the hospital (and why she went back home)
• How long she labored at home
• Which pain management option she wanted
• How she stayed calm through the pain
• How long she pushed
• What parental support her job provided

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