Ep. 69: Type 1 Diabetes, Preeclampsia & Microvascular Angina feat. Valerie

On this week's listener series episode, we welcome Valerie. Valerie shares her journey with pregnancy and birth as a Type 1 Diabetic. Everything went smoothly until 2 days after discharge, when Valerie started to feel unwell. She shares how her family navigated a hospital stay postpartum and her second homecoming. What you will hear on this episode:- Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes- Preeclampsia diagnosis at 32 weeks- Induction and vacuum birth- Postpartum readmission- Microvascular angina- Postpartum while recovering from complicationsIf you have a birth trauma story you would like to share with us, click this link and fill out the form. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.