118: MY BIRTH STORY: Three Births in One + Surrendering to an Unexpected Ending and Finally Meeting our Baby Boy with Austin Brawner (my husband)

Aug 30, 2022

From my planned home birth to a hospital and getting a c-section - this is my birth story for my first child. 

Things didn’t go exactly as I had planned, but I listened to my body and this is how my child came into the world. 

Highlights 

• 9:52 The first contractions 
• 14:13 Seven centimeters dilated
• 22:10 Starting to push 
• 25:01 The decision to go to the hospital 
• 28:02 Getting an epidural 
• 34:16 When it becomes time to get a c-section 
• 36:50 10 pounds, 8 ounces and 23 inches of a healthy baby boy

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 105: I’M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth 
• Podcast 094: I’M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey
• Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT  First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health 
• Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone 

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
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• Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) 

Complete Show Notes Here