056 I Turning Trials Into Triumph in Birth (with Emilie Cubino)
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As a first time mom, sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know. And Emilie didn’t know she was being induced, or why. But that wasn’t all. She also got the one doctor she definitely didn’t want, and what he said during her labor will shock you (or maybe not, if you’re familiar with how some surgically minded OB’s can be). Then, as she was planning her peaceful second birth at home, everything changed last minute, and not only did she end up moving multiple states away, but tragedy struck, and she had to be without her husband during delivery. What amazes me about Emilie was her ability to see the positive in the situation, to see God’s grace and His blessings He gave her throughout the journey.
00:00 Introduction
04:38 Meet Emily: Family and Work Life
05:32 Challenges of Homeschooling and Working from Home
06:52 Emily's First Pregnancy Journey
07:53 Morning Sickness and Dietary Adjustments
18:23 Navigating Prenatal Care and Hospital Policies
42:35 Navigating Postpartum Challenges
43:30 A Disappointing Doctor's Visit
44:01 Struggles with Weight and Nursing
47:45 Deciding on Future Birth Plans
51:29 Pregnancy During the Pandemic
58:58 A New Job Opportunity in Georgia
01:00:38 Moving to Georgia Amidst COVID
01:05:14 Preparing for a Home Birth
01:11:01 Unexpected Hospital Birth
01:17:30 Managing Labor with SPD
01:18:58 Supportive Midwife and Nurse Ellen
01:19:27 Spiritual Conversations During Labor
01:21:35 Deciding on an Epidural
01:25:30 Birth of Gabriel
01:33:44 Challenges with Breastfeeding and Tongue Ties
01:53:05 Moving Back to North Carolina
01:58:31 Future Plans and Reflections
02:00:25 Conclusion
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