Birth Story 61: Erica’s Hospital Water Birth & Postpartum Journey

Roxanne welcomes Erica, who shares her hospital water birth story and postpartum experience. Erica discusses her intentional preconception health changes, commitment to prenatal fitness, and the time she took to get educated on what to expect and how to prepare for birth. She recounts her labor journey, starting at home, transitioning to the hospital, and finding relief in a birthing pool. Erica then shares the intense emotional and physical challenges of the postpartum period, emphasizing the importance of taking time to prepare for this much longer phase of life in advance. The episode highlights the needs for better postpartum awareness and preparation! Check out our entire course dedicated to that topic here: https://mamastefit.com/education-courses/postpartum-and-newborn-care/ 00:00 Introduction to Birth Story Fridays 00:02 Meet Erica: Hospital Water Birth Experience 00:12 Hosts Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:12 Erica's Pregnancy Journey and Birth Preparation 03:09 Challenges and Adjustments During Pregnancy 04:36 Choosing a Midwife and Water Birth 06:18 Early Signs of Labor and Preparation 07:44 Labor Begins: From Home to Hospital 13:17 Arrival at the Hospital and Progress 14:57 Arrival at the Labor and Delivery Room 15:27 Labor Land: The Intensity Begins 15:37 Water Birth Experience 16:28 The Final Push and Baby's Arrival 18:45 Post-Birth Challenges 21:42 Navigating Early Postpartum 22:13 Breastfeeding Struggles 24:14 Adjusting Expectations and Finding Solutions 25:02 Reflecting on the Postpartum Journey 26:54 Advice for Expecting Parents 29:41 Postpartum Preparation and Resources 31:39 Conclusion and Resources ===== Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/