Birth Story 81: Allison's Emergency C-Section: The Life-Saving Power of Counting Kicks

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne talk with Allison, who shares her compelling birth story. At 34 weeks pregnant, Allison noticed decreased fetal movement and, after listening to the podcast's 'Count the Kicks' episode, decided to seek medical attention. This decision likely saved her baby's life. Allison discusses her pregnancy journey, her initial plans for a natural birth, the end-of-pregnancy scare, and how an emergency C-section became necessary to save her baby. The conversation emphasizes the importance of monitoring fetal movements and listening to one's intuition. They also cover the challenges of navigating a NICU stay and offer advice for other expectant parents.00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast01:49 Meet Allison: A Birth Story Begins02:27 Allison's Pregnancy Journey04:10 Birth Plan and Preparations07:48 Decreased Fetal Movement: A Turning Point12:07 Hospital Visit and Emergency C-Section21:33 NICU Experience and Postpartum Reflections26:23 Advice for Expecting Mothers30:32 Conclusion and Gratitude34:03 Sponsor Message and Final Thoughts🎉 Grab Your Copy of Training for Two → https://amzn.to/3VOTdwHYour go-to guide for prenatal fitness, birth prep, and postpartum recovery.👇 Start Preparing for Birth Today📥 Download our free Birth Prep Circuit Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit📥 Grab our free Pelvic Floor Prep Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Learn how to relax and lengthen your pelvic floor to support a smoother labor and pushing phase.💻 Explore Our Online Programs:Whether you're pregnant or postpartum—we’ve got you covered with expert-led fitness and education:🏋🏻‍♀️ Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Programs🎓 Childbirth + Postpartum Education Courses→ https://mamastefit.com🤱 Just Had a Baby?📥 Grab our free Postpartum Core Workouts → https://mamastefit.kit.com/coreStart reconnecting with your core and feeling strong again—safely and confidently.———📲 Follow Us on Instagram for Daily Tips + BTShttps://instagram.com/mamastefit———✨ Shop Our Favorites:⚡️ Electrolytes we love → https://drinklmnt.com/mamaste🌿 Supplements we trust – 20% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://thisisneeded.com/ginaandroxanne👖 Maternity clothing we actually wear – 10% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://rstr.co/lovesteady/3500