Surrendering to Birth + Peaceful C-Section | Mariah’s Birth Story

This week on The Labor Line, I’m joined by my friend Mariah, who brings her wisdom as an emotional processing yoga coach to the world of birth. From dreaming of a quiet, at-home birth to some late pregnancy hurdles that led to an unexpected, but peaceful C-section, Mariah’s journey is a crash course in the power of surrendering. In this episode: The nuances of pursuing a home birth in a medically motivated stateStaying grounded as a mom with OCDCholestasis + pre-eclampsia Trusting your body and your baby amid uncertainty Breech baby + empathetic hospital staffThe untold difficulties of overproduction in breastfeeding + D-MERMariah’s story is a testament to the importance of staying true to your inner voice as you enter the unpredictable world of motherhood. Her insights have forever changed how I view birth and the beautiful balance between a mother and her baby. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday 📱 Follow along on Instagram @thelaborlineResources mentioned in this episode: Mariah’s Honey, Be Yoga Instagram Chapters: 00:00 - Meet Mariah 06:54 - Pregnancy: Instant Connection to Baby, Switching Doctors, & Late Term Hurdles 28:49 - Delivery: Pre-eclampsia, Breech Baby, Empowering Hospital Staff, & Positive C-Section56:21 - Postpartum: Overproduction in Breastfeeding, Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex, & Emotional Struggles 1:13:33 - To My Pre-Mom Self...