Episode 288: Shoshana’s Birth Story

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Shoshana and reveals her birth story - of TWINS! She will share helpful information about preparing for birth (including IVF), as well as birth itself - so give it a listen, even if you aren’t preparing to birth twins!

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Resources and References

• Bump to Birth method - self study

Show Notes

0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth method - self study!

2:52 - A brief intro to who we are talking to today - as well as what about!

4:16 - How did Shoshana feel throughout her pregnancy?

8:32 - How did Shoshana choose her IVF care provider?

10:45 - What are the different things Shoshana did to prepare for birth (including Bump to Birth method)?

12:38 - Movement-wise…what was helpful during pregnancy?

15:58 - In terms of partner preparation, how did Shoshana’s partner do? (touches on preparing for premature birth)

18:40 - How did Shoshana choose her doula?

21:35 - Shoshana shares her birth story

33:19 - When did Shoshana’s doula come into the picture, and how did she support the new family?

34:27 - How was recovery with babies in the NICU?

39:37 - Where did Shoshana find support with feeding?

42:51 - Last note to people who are preparing for birth

44:25 - Wrap up!