I think my water just broke. I felt like things really intensify. She was right there and

she was coming. It was amazing feeling. I'm gonna cry just thinking about it. I could

feel her head. We heard her cry. We were squeezing hands and she was screaming. I'm

Bryn Hunt Palmer and you're listening to The Birth Hour. This podcast is designed as

a safe place to come together and share childbirth stories. Stick around and join us to

hear informative and empowering birth journeys from all over the world.

Today's episode is sponsored by Ergo Baby. Founded in 2003, Ergo Baby has pioneered the gold

standard for comfortable, ergonomic, soft, structured carriers. Their commitment to providing

parents with the foundation to thrive has launched the company into creating a broad range

of award-winning products that fit into family's daily lives seamlessly, comfortably, and

safely, where function and quality are not compromised. In 2020, they launched Ever Love by Ergo Baby,

a first of its kind, Baby Carrier Buyback and Re-Sale program, a sustainability effort to support

families and the planet. At the end of the episode, I talk with Shelby, a birth hour listener,

about her experience using the new Ergo Baby Bouncer, as well as her experience using some of

their baby-waring carriers. As many of you know and many have taken advantage of, we have

a online childbirth course offered for birth hour listeners. It's called Know Your Options,

and I partnered with a lactation counselor, Dula, and childbirth educator to bring you an evidence-based,

fully comprehensive course. When you sign up, you get lifetime access and instant access,

so you can go at your own pace, but also join in on our bi-weekly Zoom calls if you want to connect

and ask any questions. Along with that, you'll also get access to a private Facebook group,

where you can get to know other students and ask our instructor and me anything that comes up for

you while you're making your way through the course. As an added bonus, the course comes with a

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