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

What happens when you encounter a Postpartum Hemorrhage? Ashley's Birth Story + OBGYN insights

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

English - March 02, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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Like all great adventures, pregnancy rarely goes as planned, especially for first time mothers. For today’s guest, the journey had all the hallmarks of a grand adventure: pure joy when she found out she was pregnant, the excitement of an impending birth, the physical challenges of a natural labor, and a real dose of anxiety, pain and fear in the aftermath of that birth when a serious hemorrhage becomes life threatening. Listen to her tell her story of ultimate triumph. Read more about Ashley’s experience at http://thinkoutsidethecrib.com/, or follow her at @ashley_lewko; I also include insights about hemorrhage from Dr. Nicole Wilcox, an OB with Kaiser Permanente.

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This is a weekly show that highlights real pregnancy, birth & postpartum stories.