Spilling the Milk with Pam

Spilling the Milk with Pam 

For first time mamas, the thought of labour can be quite daunting.  There are many unknowns and so much anticipation as you await the birth of your baby. Everyone has a different experience in labour and as women, it is an incredibly bonding and empowering experience to share our birth stories.

In this episode, I’m joined by a beautiful new mama, Pamela, who is one of the FitNest Mama members and we talk today about her experience during pregnancy, labour and beyond.  Pamela shares about her preparation for birth, how the birth eventuated and the reality of labour versus her expectations while pregnant.  She talks about the unexpected turn her pregnancy took, what it was like dealing with a forceps delivery and episiotomy and some of the everyday challenges she faces now with a new baby.

Pamela also shares some words of wisdom for pregnant mothers and the biggest milestones her and her baby have reached in the first 6 weeks after birth.  Whether you love or hate the idea of hearing a birth story, I’m sure this episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to tackle birth, no matter what your story looks like.

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Some Topics That We Cover:

[3:29] Welcome to Pam, mother to 9 week old boy.
[4:40] The unexpected arrival of her baby.
[5:28] The start of the journey with becoming pregnant.

[9:15] Pam's new found purpose once she was pregnant.
[11:30] How Pam prepared for birth, including her fear of giving birth.
[12:45] Use of affirmations and the ways Pam dealt with this fear.

[14:20] How Pam found speaking to others helped with her birth preparation, and her use of a birth 'map'.
[16:10] Pam's birth story: impact of Covid, premature rupture of membranes, use of gas, epidural, water injections.
[27:00] Pam's experience with water injections.

[30:50] Pam's experience with an epidural.
[34:00] How childbirth made an unexpected change including use of forceps.
[36:50] Pam's experience with recovery after birth.
[37:45] Episiotomy scar massage.
[38:15] Reality of being a mum versus expectation.
[41:00] Early few weeks after birth including recovery, breastfeeding, the feeling of shock.
[44:00] How childbirth made an unexpected change including use of forceps.
[45:00] Pam's biggest milestone after giving birth which helped her with confidence.
[46:20] How FitNest Mama helped Pam's pregnancy, childbirth & after birth recovery.