Birth Story 49: Megan's Hospital Births with Epidurals & Short Pregnancy Interval

In this episode of MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, Megan shares her experiences with two hospital births with epidurals. Megan shares about the challenges of having a short pregnancy interval (finding out she was pregnant again at 5 months postpartum with her first), and how it impacted her birth preparation for her second child. Megan recalls how prenatal workouts and a childbirth education course helped prepare her for motherhood. She details her labor and delivery stories, including the support from Gina as her doula, and the changes in care from the first to the second birth, emphasizing the impact of a midwife's emotional support.  The episode also covers Megan's postpartum recovery, her journey back to fitness, and her efforts to connect with herself outside of parenthood again, reflecting on the long-lasting effects of pregnancy and the importance of adjusting expectations for postpartum recovery. Check out Megan’s podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montessorimomsinthewild And find Montessori Moms in the Wild on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/montessorimomsinthewild?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 00:00 Welcome & Megan's Birth Story Introduction 00:25 Announcing 'Training for Two' Book Pre-Order 01:26 Meet the Hosts: Empowering Your Perinatal Journey 02:40 Megan's First Pregnancy Preparation & Birth Experience 20:24 Unexpected Second Pregnancy & Initial Reactions 22:45 Discovering Pregnancy While Nursing 23:10 Navigating Pregnancy and Birth During 2020 25:08 A Different Birth Experience with a Midwife 32:43 Postpartum Reflections and Recovery 34:02 Embarking on New Challenges: Training for a Half Marathon 34:19 Ultra Marathons: Going Beyond the Limits 36:34 Sharing Birth Stories and Podcasting on Parenthood 38:18 Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Trainer Certification Course Review 40:40 Staying Hydrated During Pregnancy with LMNT 41:50 Supporting Your Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond —— Try LMNT hydration support for yourself at drinkLMNT.com/mamaste https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&rfsn=5986352.39a795&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=mamaste&utm_content=&utm_term=&rfsn_cn=EXCLUSIVE+GIFT+FOR+THE+MAMASTE+COMMUNITY ----- Pre-Order Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/