Birth Story 56: Deirdra’s Hospital Induction with Epidural & Creation of EasyJug

In this Birth Story Friday episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne chat with Deirdra, co-founder of EasyJug, a postpartum hydration tool. Deirdra shares her birth story and the journey of developing EasyJug with her husband. She talks about her late pregnancy, dealing with Bell's palsy and sciatica, and her decision between a home birth and hospital delivery due to her husband's past family trauma. Deirdra describes the challenges of postpartum recovery, including difficulties with breastfeeding and hydration, which inspired the invention of EasyJug. The product aims to ease hydration for postpartum mothers and has also found utility beyond this group. EasyJug is now available on their website and Amazon. 00:00 Introduction to Birth Story Friday 00:02 Meet Deirdra: Co-Founder of EasyJug 00:29 Gina and Roxanne: Your Hosts 02:14 Deirdra's Pregnancy Journey 02:54 Challenges of a Geriatric Pregnancy 05:19 Bell's Palsy and Other Pregnancy Complications 09:11 Preparing for Birth: Induction and Labor 10:31 The Intensity of Labor and Delivery 17:02 Postpartum Realities and Challenges 23:18 The Struggles of Early Motherhood 26:16 The Birth of EasyJug 27:40 From Idea to Product Development 30:18 Launching EasyJug and Community Feedback 31:51 Expanding Beyond Breastfeeding 37:29 The Importance of Hydration 40:51 How to Get Your EasyJug 45:27 Additional Resources and Closing Remarks A Message From Deirdra, EasyJug Co-Founder: “Although I was pregnant with one baby, I gave birth to two! Childbirth required physical fitness comparable to marathons and fitness competitions. Health and fitness were a priority not just for me, but for my baby. However, it was a struggle to balance motherhood with self-care, something as simple as drinking water was difficult. That was when EasyJug was born. A first-of-its-kind, hands-free water bottle designed to hydrate postpartum breastfeeding moms effortlessly. It's a testament to the belief that nurturing oneself is as vital as nurturing a new life.” Website (use code MamasteFit10 for 10% off): https://easyjug.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMFPE-LBj2cUqCnz2Un7ctYLu0aG764MbOfOsd18YRpxz8Prlpfe01kaAvO5EALw_wcB Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook: @easyjug  TikTok: @drinkeasyjug  Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3KuJh4E Add hydration salts to your EasyJug with LMNT!: 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 ****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/