215: Prodromal Labor and My Final Week and a Half of Pregnancy

In this solo episode, I make a brief comeback from maternity leave to give a full update on the craziness that has happened in the last week and a half of this pregnancy. I share a timeline of my prodromal labor experience, from the multiple hospital visits; to having ongoing contractions and being several centimeters dilated; to finally getting a scheduled induction. I unpack the confusion of feeling like I don’t know my own body, the anxiety of not knowing how to interpret my labor signals, how frustrating it has been not having any answers from the medical community, and more. Finally, I sign off for maternity leave for the last time (fingers crossed), and hope that this third visit to the hospital is the charm.Key Takeaway / Points:On taking a brief pause from maternity leaveOn taking meticulous notes throughout pregnancy (and life)On the importance of not comparing pregnancies with othersA timeline and update on my prodromal labor experience, from my multiple hospital visits to scheduling an inductionOn the confusion of not knowing my own bodyOn the anxiety of not knowing how to interpret my labor signalsOn the mental load of not having any answersOn breaking down in the hospitalOn feeling unheard and pushed aside by the medical systemOn waiting for the scheduled induction and signing off for maternity leave for the final timeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereShop Green Chef at greenchef.com/cameron50 and use code “cameron50” to get 50% off plus free shippingOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsShop OSEA skincare here and use code CAMERON for 10% off your first order sitewideFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.