Before we get started, I wanted to let you know that today's episode includes talk of

suicidal thoughts.

So please take that into account before listening.

There are days in life that we remember better than others.

And if you've ever given birth, that's one of those days.

It just stands out.

I spoke to two mothers, Jackie and patients, about their birthing experience.

Oh my gosh, it was chaotic.

It was very painful.

I did have to be induced because he did not want to come out.

And then after that, it's just the epidural only worked for one half of my body, so I was

still getting hit a lot with contractions.

I remember getting an epidural while I was there, and it did not take in one of my legs.

And I think I was just so tired at that point that I was kind of like blacking in and out.

Definitely took a long time for him to come out.

Took quite some time.

I was pushing for about two hours to 1,5 hours.

I like pushed for like three hours.

His heart rate was dropping.

It was exhausted, tired, it was so scary.

I didn't think I had anything else left in me to give.

And then all of a sudden, I hear the whew.

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