Hyperemesis, Scan Trauma & Bonding Struggles, Then a Healing Home Birth - Sarah’s Story
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Today’s guest, Sarah, vulnerably shares about the various struggles and traumas associated with her Mothering journey, including horrific Hyperemesis in her first pregnancy, numerous ultrasound scans which involved a lot of professional misconduct and needless fear mongering, being medicated for perinatal depression, feeling completely disconnected from her baby girl, amongst other medically managed challenges.  She talks us through the grief and rage that resulted from her first birth and how she chose to navigate her next pregnancy. Sarah was faced with further systemic challenges nearing the end of that pregnancy, but ultimately decided that birthing at home with a trusted midwife was the best path for her.  Be prepared to be taken on an emotional ride as Sarah tells her story with much passion and heart. Also discussed in this episode: * Group B Strep - antibiotics * Induction & epidural * Breastfeeding challenges - torticollis & tongue tie * Growth scans - SGA/IUGR babies * Different types of midwifery care * Postpartum rage * Postnatal depression in fathers * Psychotherapy * Marginal cord insertion & velamentous cord insertion * Waterbirth To check out my (Carla's) 1:1 birth trauma support offerings visit this link: https://www.healingbirth.co.nz/healing To follow my work on Instagram, head here: https://www.instagram.com/healing.birth/
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