Education
In this episode of the Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe welcomes Jessie and Amanda, hosts of the Pregnant Bitches podcast, to discuss a variety of topics crucial for expecting and new parents. The discussion covers candid birth stories, navigating the medical system, mental health, postpartum experiences, and the complexities of relationships after having children. Jessie and Amanda share personal anecdotes about hospital vs. natural births, partner involvement, overcoming fears, and the reality of motherhood, including sex after birth. They emphasize the importance of community, informed choices, and embracing each phase of parenting.
01:24 Free Class to Avoid C-Section
03:10 Introduction to Today's Episode
04:32 Big Sister Advice with Jesse and Amanda
07:20 Birth Stories: Hospital vs. Natural Birth
13:29 NICU Experience and Postpartum Recovery
30:08 Partner Support During Labor
34:12 Navigating Labor with a Doula
35:13 The Role of Partners During Childbirth
38:53 Postpartum Relationship Dynamics
40:22 Adjusting to Life with Multiple Children
44:59 Considering a Third Child
47:29 Balancing Personal Freedom and Parenthood
56:13 Sex After Baby: What to Expect
Guest Bio:
Jessie and Amanda are 2 moms, each to 2 boys, that struggled through their pregnancy & postpartum journey, feeling like there was so much they didn't know and that no one told them. Fast forward to today, and they share the real, raw and relatable side of motherhood.
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BIRTH EDUCATION:
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