In today’s episode, I interview Sophie Cachia, The Young Mummy about her two births. Sophie was diagnosed with the poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 17 and she was told it was likely she would have a lot of trouble conceiving. Sophie started acupuncture to try and regulate her menstrual cycle when she decided she wanted to try for a baby and she was successful in her first few months of trying.
She suffered chronic morning sickness in Bobby’s pregnancy and ended up taking prescription medication to help ease the discomfort. Throughout the pregnancy, Bobby measured weeks ahead in fondul height measurements. Sophie’s obstetrician at Frances Perry House in Melbourne advised her he wanted to induce her at 38 weeks to ensure the baby didn’t get too big. Sophie was given gell to induce her however they discovered she was already 3cm dilated so labour began quickly. After 26 hours of labour Sophie’s waters were broken and she pushed for over 4 hours. The prolonged pushing stage and the fact that Bobby’s shoulders got stuck resulted in Sophie needing an episiotomy and she also got an anal fissure. The fissure was so significant that Sophie had to under go surgery to repair it 6 months after the birth.
Falling pregnant with Florence proved to be quite difficult for Sophie and after eight disappointing months of trying Sophie’s obstetrician decided it would be best for her to start Clomid to help her ovulate more regularly. Luckily for Sophie, she fell pregnant before the IVF process was needed. Sophie discusses announcing her pregnancy to her social media fans at 9 weeks, the differences between public and private care, challenges in epidural placement and much more. Tune in to hear the full story.
Topics covered in this episode: Poly cystic ovarian syndrome PCOS, morning sickness, epidural, episiotomy, anal fissure, infertility, induction, acupuncture, Clomid, clary sage oil, Royal Women's Hospital, Frances Perry House.
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76 | Kirsty Farrugia Two Vaginal Deliveries Private and Public 3rd Degree Tear
75 | Kara Demmrich Two Vaginal Hypnobirths
74 | Anna Thurlow Two Induced Labours, Premature Membrane Rupture, Breastfeeding Journey
73 | Emma Isaacs Five. Homebirths
72 | Anna Abbott Elective Caesarean, VBAC Missed Miscarriage
71 | Nicola Cross Vaginal Delivery Epidural
70 | Caitlin Four Vaginal Deliveries Postpartum Haemorrhage
69 | Danielle Symes Two Vaginal Births, Postnatal Depression and Anxiety, Third Degree Tear
68 | Sarah Bell Burch Three Births, 4Year Old Son Present
67 | Felicity Cook Pelvic Instability, Vaginal Delivery
66 | Gemma Pranita Infertility, IUI, Antenatal Depression positive Induction Experience
65 | Teresa Palmer Two Vaginal Deliveries, Retained Placenta Manual Removal
64 | Bonnie Antenatal Depression, Induced Labour
63 | Kristy Joyce Triplets Born via Caesarean Section
62 | Lacey Barratt Four Birth Stories, Doula and Birth Photographer
61 | Anna McGahan 33 week Premature Emergency Caesarean Delivery
60 | Kristie Simpson, Vaginal Breech Delivery Public Hospial, Hip Dysplasia
59 | Kirsty Chandler Positive Hypnobirth in Water, Private Midwife
58 | Sarah Hocking Legally Blind Two Caesarean Births, Miscarriage, Brain Surgery.
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