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Happy Homebirth

Ep 277: An Unexpected Medical Diagnosis Mid-Pregnancy

Happy Homebirth

Katelyn Fusco

Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family:parenting, Kids & Family

4.9577 Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

A shocking medical diagnosis is never easy to grapple with– but what happens when it comes in the middle of your pregnancy?   This week we’re speaking to Chloe, a wife and mother to two precious little boys.  Chloe’s story will have you on the edge of your seat, but it will also instill a level of beauty beyond my ability to express in this little intro, so let’s not waste any time and jump right in.   Episode Roundup:   If something is going on in your pregnancy that you feel unsure of, even if your care provider thinks it’s a variation of normal, follow your intuition.  Chloe’s scenario was so hard because her friend had experienced a very difficult pregnancy and her midwife thought that this was simply a tough pregnancy– so even though Chloe felt that she was dying each day, she didn’t know what to do.  It wasn’t until someone else with medical background laid eyes on her and said, “Hey, this doesn’t seem right” that she and Brandon sought more medical attention.  I am just so grateful that they were able to receive the care that they needed. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want.  Late in her pregnancy when Chloe felt that homebirth was the right option for her, she could have just given up after the first midwife said “no.”  She recalls thinking, “Oh,great I’m going to be known as that crazy girl who had brain surgery” but honestly, who cares?  She had the sense that homebirth was the right call, and she went after it.  And wow, didn’t that pay off? Finally, let’s end here: This event that Chloe experienced– it wasn’t good.  It’s not good that it happened, and there’s no delight in the suffering that she experienced.  But what’s amazing is the ability for something so un-good to be used for such extraordinary good.  For Chloe to come to the other side and say, “Through this, I learned just how good God is…” You can’t make that up.  Chloe’s story is a story of hope, and a blessing to all who hear it.   Links: Samaritan Ministries | samaritanministries.org/happyhomebirth Happy Homebirth Academy | happyhomebirth.thrivecart.com/happy-homebirth-academy-checkout/ Interview Application | interviewwithkatelyn.my.canva.site/direct-to-landing-page Youtube | youtu.be/leVR9scxDQ8

Transcript

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those next days of getting back into my room and recovering and just being so grateful to be

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alive that feel was alive. There was this point of like, yeah, not knowing and I just remember

0:14.0

like hearing his heartbeat and that he was okay. Like it was just the best thing in the world. I was

0:20.8

just utterly grateful.

0:24.1

Welcome to the Happy Home Birth Podcast, your source for positive natural childbirth

0:29.2

stories and your community of support, education, and encouragement in all things

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homebirth and motherhood.

0:40.9

A show. and all things homebirth and motherhood. A shocking medical diagnosis is never easy to grapple with, but what happens when it comes

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in the middle of your pregnancy?

0:49.9

Hey there, happy homebirthers, and welcome to episode 277 of the Happy Home Birth Podcast.

0:56.1

I'm your host, Caitlin Fusco, and this week we're speaking to Chloe, a wife and mother to two

1:01.9

precious little boys. Chloe's story will have you on the edge of your seat, but it will also

1:08.0

instill a level of beauty beyond my ability to express in this little introduction.

1:14.5

So let's waste no time and jump right in.

1:18.2

Please remember that the opinions of my guests may not necessarily reflect my own and vice versa.

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And the show is not medical advice.

1:25.2

It's an educational tool.

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So continue to take empowered responsibility

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for your health and your family. Chloe, I am honored to have you on the Happy Home Birth podcast.

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Thank you for coming on. Thank you for having me. I'm so excited to be here.

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I'm excited. Would you mind taking just a moment to introduce yourself and your family to the listeners? Yes, sounds good. So I'm excited. Would you mind taking just a moment to introduce yourself and your family to the listeners?

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Yes, sounds good. So I'm Chloe. My husband's name is Brandon, and we have a three-year-old son, James, and a six-month-old baby Theo.

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