Birth Story 73: Kelsey’s Two C-Sections & Postpartum Journeys

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, Kelsey shares her memorable experiences with two C-sections, emphasizing the importance of maternal intuition and listening to one's body. Kelsey, a former gymnast and physical therapist, discusses how her athletic background and CrossFit prepared her for pregnancy. She narrates how listening to her gut lead her to seek medical help at crucial times, leading to the delivery of two healthy boys. The first birth a C-Section at 37 weeks due to decreased fetal movement, and the second at 36 weeks due to a uterine window. Kelsey also sheds light on her battle with postpartum anxiety and depression, underlining the significance of seeking mental health support. Find Kelsey on Instagram: @kelsey_pt could and @repairperformrecover00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast01:28 Meet Kelsey: Athletic Background and Pregnancy Preparation05:50 First Pregnancy: Challenges and Birth Story14:44 Postpartum Recovery and Mental Health21:59 Second Pregnancy: Early Challenges and Contractions29:26 Discovering the Uterine Window31:54 Facing the Reality of a C-Section32:47 Navigating the NICU Experience35:24 Postpartum Challenges and Support39:31 The Importance of Mental Health42:49 Trusting Your Gut and Seeking Help48:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum 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/