72. Air Force Spouse Becca's Off Base Cholestasis Pregnancy

In this episode of 'Military Birth Talk,' Anni interviews Becca, a Midwest native now living in Japan, who shares her challenging pregnancy journey marked by cholestasis. Becca discusses her husband's military background, her impeccable early pregnancy stages, and the onset of severe itching in her third trimester, leading to a diagnosis of cholestasis. She recounts the rigorous process of advocating for herself in the healthcare system to secure the right diagnosis and treatment. Her labor ultimately ended in an unplanned C-section, and after an initially blissful first month postpartum she experienced some significant challenges in the extended postpartum period including her husband's TDY and ongoing medical issues. Becca emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in military medicine and shares key takeaways for others who may encounter similar challenges. Follow along with Military Birth Talk:Instagram: @militarybirthtalkFacebook: Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum CoalitionSubmit your birth story!forms.gle/3TT7FyV1QQV3RZGc8