Birth Story: Pitocin Induction, 24 Hours of Unmedicated Labor & a 9lb 12oz Baby  — Mary Richardson's Story

Birth Story: Pitocin Induction, 24 Hours of Unmedicated Labor & a 9lb 12oz Baby — Mary Richardson's Story

May 13, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 348

About this episode

Mary Richardson shares her unexpected birth journey involving Pitocin induction and unmedicated labor.

Birth doesn't always go the way you planned, but preparation never goes to waste. In this encouraging birth story, My Essential Birth Mama Mary Richardson shares her journey from planning a home birth to an unexpected hospital transfer, a Pitocin induction she never saw coming, and over 24 hours of unmedicated labor that pushed her further than she ever thought she could go. From the daily prep she did throughout pregnancy, to the moment everything shifted at 41 weeks and three days, to del...

More episodes of Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast page.