What Happens when You are Pregnant & Giving Birth while your partner is on military assignment: Pey's Birth Story

What You Didn't Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth: Real Stories & Expert Insights

English - January 09, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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Note: this episode contains some information about military sexual trauma; no explicit details are shared

In today's episode we hear from a woman who navigated her pregnancy and birth with all kinds of obstacles, including that her partner was away on military assignment

She also encountered some significant issues in delivery that turned out to be related to an undiagnosed chronic condition-- Ehler Danlos syndrome,

Once she got her diagnosis, she was able to use it to improve the lives of her children.

She also shares what she did to create the community around her that she needed, and how ultimately getting a diagnosis dramatically changed her life and her children's lives.

For more facts on military sexual trauma: https://www.protectourdefenders.com/?fbclid=IwAR1hFiujoboAufjSw7MrN2TnBM9CSnhgRa84TrcOqSpKYCTiaYmvGowIe1g