#12 Geriatric Pregnancy: From being High Risk, to having Gestational Diabetes… the Power of Advocacy

Megan’s road to motherhood was anything but typical. After 14 years of trying, she finally conceived her miracle baby, Caston Cruz—but the journey didn’t stop there. From being labeled a “geriatric pregnancy” to navigating gestational diabetes, every step brought new challenges. And when it came time to give birth, she found herself in a delivery process that felt more controlled by doctors than by her own choices. In this episode, Megan opens up about what she wishes she had known, the struggles of advocating for herself, and the power of trusting your instincts. Whether you’re pregnant, hoping to be, or just love a good birth story, this one is full of honesty, resilience, and the unexpected twists of bringing a baby into the world.