Ep58: Savanna's Birth Story - Listening to Your Body Postpartum

I have another wonderful birth story episode for you today! This time, we're joined by Savanna, a Physician Assistant and mom of one. who lives in Georgia with her family. Savanna had a relatively uneventful pregnancy and scheduled her induction around 40 weeks. After being induced, her labor only lasted about 12 hours in total. Once her baby was born, however, things got a bit more interesting. Savanna dealt with some postpartum health issues that we chat about in today's episode, including postpartum preeclampsia and mastitis. We talk about some warning signs to look out for and why it's so important to listen to your body and advocate for yourself if something doesn't feel right. We also chat about learning to breastfeed and the impact med students and residents had on Savanna's birth.   In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: How Savanna prepared for her birth and why she scheduled her labor induction. What her pregnancy and prenatal care was like. How her birth went and the role medical residents and resident had as a part of the experience. The health issues Savanna dealt with after birth and how she dealt with being in the hospital away from her baby. Why it is so important to listen to your body and advocate for yourself during your care. Why Savanna thinks going with the flow and being prepared for the unpredictable is key when thinking about your birth. Links Mentioned In The Episode How To Make A Birth Plan That Works - Free Online Class! The Birth Preparation Course Savanna Perry | The PA Platform | Instagram | Beau and Gal Download my free guide to postpartum health warning signs you should watch for. Download my free list of questions to ask about the role med students & residents might play in your pregnancy and birth! Join my email list here! Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast * Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/DRNICOLE * Start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today and get 25% off. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy