This week on The Bizzimumzi Podcast Ashley is joined in conversation by Chase Carter. Chase Carter is a Bahamian model who has worked with many renowned brands like Pink (Victoria's Secret), Polo Ralph Lauren, Maybelline, and Philipp Plein. She has appeared in V and Galore magazines. In this episode, Chase shares how and when she found out that she was pregnant. She had a challenging pregnancy but still chose a natural birth. Being nervous in hospitals, Chase experienced anxiety whenever she went for a check-up and then decided to have a home birth. She went through “pre-partum” depression but chose to focus on the positive - gratitude and appreciation for life. She feels great and she feels free. Click the link to get our exclusive listener offer from my friends at Fabletics In this show you will hear: Chase talks about the struggles of her pregnancy. Depression, irregular sleeping patterns, nausea, and throwing up were some of the challenges she faced during her pregnancy. The general feeling about contractions. To her the first few felt like really bad period cramps. Chase’s experience going into labour. She was still active 36 hours after her water broke, and was in labour for 9.5 hours. Why you should cherish the first few days at home with your baby; they are the most precious moments that you will never get back. This show is lovingly supported by the fabulous Fabletics. Not only are they supporting the podcast but to support you, our Bizzimumzi's, they've also created a special 'listener only deal' which is 2 Pairs of beautiful leggings for just £24. Trust us, your legs will thank you for this one Bizzimumzi's! For more info and to grab this exclusive offer from my friends at Fabletics head to Fabletics The Bizzimumzi Podcast is brought to you by coffee-infused host Ashley Verma. This show is created to share all the ups, downs and all arounds of being a mom, owning a successful business and truly managing being an un-single single mom, attempting to balance all aspects of family life! Each week Ashley will be joined by a fellow inspiring, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi - who will share their own journey. This podcast is your weekly opportunity to take a deep breath as we try to navigate the wild world of parenting; think of this podcast as the safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves, we share our humility and relish in overcoming the inevitable failures that simply happen. This is a show for those Mom’s that are not trying to be shiny and filtered. This is a podcast for those who are unapologetically, at their best and worst, Bizzimumzi’s! Key Takeaways: Each person’s pregnancy experience is different; some people find it more challenging than others. New motherhood is an indescribable feeling and mothers should cherish their first few moments with their babies. Resources Chase Carter Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Ashley Verma LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices