Replay: Gestational diabetes, precipitous labor and the power of saying no

Join Merelise and her guest, Alexi, this week, as they discuss Alexi’s three vaginal births in the hospital. This episode has it all - one birth with an epidural and two without, two known genders and one surprise, two babies with gestational diabetes and one without…the list goes on and on for Alexi’s three very different births! They also discuss the choice to decline medical advice when you feel it won’t benefit you or your baby, pushing when you’re ready vs when someone tells you to, how anxiety is the enemy of labor, when sometimes you just need your own mom when you’re having a baby, funny moments brought to you by Costco faux-Uggs, Heaven-sent midwives and nurses, a baby Swiftie, and so much more. This episode has laughter, tears and everything in between - just like birth!Content warning: this episode briefly 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.