A Birth that leads to a Rebirth: Starr's story

Pregnancy can invite a million different kinds of challenges. For some women, it's a physical trial. There are real limits on what our bodies can do. It certainly was for me for some all the massive changes that happen internally and externally can cause distress. And for some women, like today's guest, part of the challenge is how pregnancy can affect relationships. She had lots of challenges with the baby's father at the time, which forced her to navigate the very real question of whether or not to bring a baby into a relationship that wasn't fully settled. Adding to this already tough situation, she had to figure this all out amidst the gnarly set of restrictions required of women having babies during the pandemic. Ultimately, through her own perseverance, she manages to birth both a baby and a whole new family context for herself.