In today’s episode, Anita talks with Bump to Birth student, Michelle Brooks, about her pregnancy journeys - from birth prep to postpartum care - and how she found support along the way.
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Resources and References
Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program
Michelle Brooks on Instagram: @mbrooks_fitlife
Time Stamps
2:25 - Introduction to our special guest: Michelle Brooks!
5:30 - How did Michelle feel during her first pregnancy? Navigating options and preparation
12:20 - What were key things that helped Michelle mentally prepare for her first birth?
14:05 - Michelle shares her first birth experience
18:20 - Michelle’s immediate birth recovery
20:05 - Were there any strategies or positioning used that were helpful?
22:14 - Michelle reflects on preparing for postpartum
25:30 - How was seeking support for breastfeeding? And what helped?
26:44 - What was Michelle’s follow up pregnancy experience like?
42:52 - What in Bump to Birth did Michelle takeaway as most helpful?
44:19 - Baby #2 birth story
53:14 - How Michelle felt during transition
57:09 - The difference in Michelle’s feeding journey between children
1:01:04 - How has postpartum been this time around?
1:02:57 - What was Michelle’s experience with medical professionals being pregnant in her 30s?
1:05:55 - What advice would Michelle give expectant parents?
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