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Ep 159: Surrogacy Birth Story with Dr. Lotem
Aligned Birth
English - June 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsEducation Kids & Family pregnancy childbirth chiropractic doula motherhood postpartum vbac natural birth working moms healthy pregnancy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. Lotem Schulke, a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor in the metro-Atlanta area joins us on the show today to share her surrogacy journey. We talk about:
Her decision to become a surrogateThe entire process from finding an agency, the criteria for selecting intended parents, and the medical screening and legal clearance phases All of the medical phases involved from taking birth control pills and hormone medication to prepare her uterus for implantation to the process of embryo transfer and the challenges faced during pregnancy.She shares her pregnancy journey, which involved hyperemesis gravidarum during the first trimester, hospitalizations due to severe dehydration,irritable uterus diagnosis, and prodromal labor starting at 28 weeks. Despite all the challenges, she shares her birth story, who was on her birth support team, the emotions in the birthing facility with the intended parents and she reflects on her postpartum journey.Connect with Dr. Lotem
00:00
Embarking on the Surrogacy Journey: Dr. Lotem Schulke's Story
04:16
Finding the Right Agency and Intended Parents
10:50
The Lengthy Process of Medical Screening and Legal Clearance
23:11
Embryo Transfer Process
28:03
Dealing with a Miscarriage
32:51
The Emotional Journey of Being a Surrogate
37:52
Challenges and Complications During Pregnancy
42:48
Navigating Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Dehydration
43:26
Managing an Irritable Uterus and Prodromal Labor
45:19
Monitoring High Amniotic Fluid Levels
48:37
A Successful Induction and Birth
56:10
Recovering from a Cesarean Birth
59:07
The Emotional Journey of Being a Surrogate
Curiosity and BeyondExploring the Magical World of Knowledge
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Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa
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