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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 55 MIN

A successful induction, two very different labors, and an enema PSA

from Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast · host Merelise Wilson

Just like during birth, all modesty is out the window in this episode! Join Merelise and her sister-in-law, Abby, as they reminisce on the birth of Abby’s two children, who are now fourteen and twelve. Abby had a successful induction with her first and then went into labor naturally with her second, and both were born vaginally in a hospital but were very different experiences. They talk about watching her favorite comfort rom-coms during her induction, her first-born’s adorable cone-head thanks to a long labor, the magic of a good enema, being hangry during labor, feeling cooped up in post-partum, a surprise pregnancy and then miscarriage, and so much more. Content warning: this episode discusses miscarriage.Want to be a guest on Arrivals? Contact Merelise here!Follow Arrivals on InstagramFollow Merelise on InstagramDisclaimer: This podcast contains general information and discussions around health and related subjects. This information and the other content provided in this podcast and any linked materials are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is this information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. 

Just like during birth, all modesty is out the window in this episode! Join Merelise and her sister-in-law, Abby, as they reminisce on the birth of Abby’s two children, who are now fourteen and twelve. Abby had a successful induction with her first and then went into labor naturally with her second, and both were born vaginally in a hospital but were very different experiences. They talk about watching her favorite comfort rom-coms during her induction, her first-born’s adorable cone-head thanks to a long labor, the magic of a good enema, being hangry during labor, feeling cooped up in post-partum, a surprise pregnancy and then miscarriage, and so much more. Content warning: this episode discusses miscarriage.Want to be a guest on Arrivals? Contact Merelise here!Follow Arrivals on InstagramFollow Merelise on InstagramDisclaimer: This podcast contains general information and discussions around health and related subjects. This information and the other content provided in this podcast and any linked materials are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is this information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.

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Just like during birth, all modesty is out the window in this episode! Join Merelise and her sister-in-law, Abby, as they reminisce on the birth of Abby’s two children, who are now fourteen and twelve. Abby had a successful induction with her first...

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