About this episode
Shannon and James share their experiences and emotions surrounding the birth of their daughter, Daisy, discussing labor, fears, and the joy of becoming parents.
RERUN: They’re officially MOM AND DAD! Shannon and James sit down to recap the birth of their sweet baby girl, Daisy Patricia Middleton! They discuss the long weeks leading up to her due date, the unexpected parts of labor, and Shannon’s luck: a (wonderful) student nurse who made her cry. Shannon talks about her initial fear of childbirth and what helped ease her anxiety. James shares his perspective from the delivery room, and his shock from the shape of Daisy’s head (parents, you know). Epidural, low blood pressure, swelling, catheters, hemorrhoids, but also the overwhelming joy of being parents: don’t miss episode 164 for all things birth of Daisy. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:46 Discussing Birth Fears and Expectations 02:57 Preparing for Labor 04:27 The Final Days Before Birth 08:59 Induction Day and Early Labor 17:22 Labor Progress and Epidural Experience 27:24 The Student Nurse Encounter 29:15 Epidural Challenges and Adjustments 34:39 The Long Push and Blood Pressure Scare 39:10 The Final Push and Delivery 50:31 Post-Delivery Reflections 52:03 Nurse Support and Baby's First Moments 52:42 Record-Breaking Baby Stats 53:34 Postpartum Nurse Experiences 57:33…
People in this episode
Hosts: Shannon, James
Topics covered
- parenthood
- childbirth
- labor experience
- anxiety
- postpartum recovery
Keywords
- birth
- labor
- epidural
- postpartum
- parenting
- childbirth
- anxiety
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