471 | Ashlee, one baby, gastric sleeve surgery, IVF, placenta previa, private obstetrician, student midwife, iron infusion, PPH, breastfeeding

In today’s episode Ashlee details her long fertility journey including her choice to have gastric sleeve surgery. She conceived baby Luca on her first IVF transfer and chose private obstetric care alongside the support of a student midwife. Placenta previa dictated a caesarean birth so Ashlee purchased The Caesarean Birth Class and listened to each episode multiple times so she understood the process and didn’t feel overwhelmed about the surgery. Despite a PPH, Ashlee considers her birth a really positive experience because she was informed and supported by a wonderful team of specialists. ---------- THE CAESAREAN BIRTH CLASS, is an informative and empowering online childbirth course that offers you education and guidance for caesarean preparation, birth and recovery.  You may already know what day your baby will be born but no doubt you have many questions about the operating theatre, pain relief and your recovery. This online course includes four audio modules with perinatal health specialists and three caesarean-specific breathing and relaxation practices, The Caesarean Birth Class takes you through every aspect of birth and recovery, including:  Writing a caesarean birth plan and advocating for your preferences  Relaxation and rest in pregnancy   What happens before you go to theatre  The caesarean birth process, including Maternal Assisted Caesarean (MAC)  Skin-to-skin and optimal cord clamping in theatre   What to expect in recovery * Pain relief options and side-effects   Mobility in the first 24/48/72 hours  Wound care and healing   Recovery at home  Enjoy life time access with the incredible course, learn more here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.