Two Positive, Epidural-Free, Fast Hospital Births when GBS Positive: Alex Neva | Episode 52

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%I'm sitting down with Alex, a pediatric physical therapist and mom of two under two, to hear her two positive, unmedicated hospital birth stories! Alex shares everything from how she and her husband prepared for their first unmedicated birth, why knowing your "why" is so crucial going in, and how early, open communication with your partner and provider made all the difference. Her first birth? Absolutely magical. Her second? She was shopping at Walmart when her water broke and basically refused to leave. Classic denial, and I am here for it.But beyond the laughs, what I love most about Alex's stories is the depth of reflection she brings to both experiences. She talks about how an unmedicated birth does not mean a "no pain support" birth, the unique challenge of a fast labor, why she wished she'd had a doula the second time around, and how she's learning to hold her second birth with the same positive language as her first - even though it looked completely different. If you've ever wondered whether you can have a truly positive birth experience more than once, or if you're prepping for an unmedicated birth and want to feel seen and encouraged, this episode is for you.Resources from this episode:Your Body, Your BirthThe Breastfeeding BlueprintHelpful Timestamps:00:00 Alex’s Birth Stories03:48 Planning for Unmedicated Birth06:31 Support Options and Partner Prep10:07 Early Labor Denial at 37 Weeks14:31 Hospital Arrival and Toilet Labor20:17 Second Birth Prep and Tough Decisions24:56 Why Prepare Again28:58 Water Breaks at Walmart32:06 Triage Denial and Pressure35:51 GBS Antibiotics Dilemma37:05 Three Hour Birth43:26 Postpartum GBS Anxiety45:03 Favorite ResourcesAbout your host:🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen!👉🏼 A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOKDisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast ServicesMentioned in this episode:YBYB 20% off ad link