Today, we're sharing Jessica’s birth story — a positive, hospital induction that brought baby Colleen into the world to the soundtrack of Taylor Swift. From burnt eggs, to pitocin contractions, nitrous regrets, and that sweet epidural bliss, this one’s real, funny, and full of heart.
In this Episode: 🗞️ Big feelings about SCOTUS and queer rights 💧 Foley bulb, Pitocin, and all the juicy labor details 🚿 Shower coping + Greta’s adductor power 🙃 Nitrous oxide (spoiler: she hated it) 💉 Top 5 naps - thank you epidural! 👶 What Jess talks about with every patient - pushing and tearing! 🍼 Early breastfeeding + Tamagotchi parenting 🎶 Colleen’s birth to “Wildest Dreams” by Taylor Swift
Resources and Episodes Mentioned: 🎧 Episode 21: Induction of Labor, an Interview with Dr. Romy Ghosh🎧 Episode 27: Becky’s Birth Story🎧 Episode 29: An interview with Sunayna Weber, IBCLC for information about breastfeeding, feeding your baby and more !🌈 Connecting Rainbows — Legal resources for LGBTQ+ families @connectingrainbowsorg on Instagram
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