Ep. 04 Susan’s Births and Postpartum with Midwifery Care: An unexpected Retained Placenta & Postpartum Hemorrhage

In this episode of Birth Unboxed, Susan, a fertility and pediatric nutritionist, shares her two unique birth stories, both guided by midwives. Her first experience, a completely natural birth at a birth center, was everything she had hoped for. For her second birth, without access to a birth center, Susan delivered in a hospital with a midwife. Despite facing complications, including a retained placenta and postpartum hemorrhage requiring OB intervention and an overnight hospital stay, Susan reflects on the exceptional care and support she received. She also offers valuable advice for new moms, emphasizing the importance of preparing iron-rich foods for postpartum recovery. Susan opens up about the critical role her parents played in providing postpartum support, underscoring the value of a strong support system. She highly recommends midwifery care for its personalized and empowering approach to birth.