Expecting Twinnies… This week Beth takes us inside her twin pregnancy experience and answers some common questions about what it's like to grow TWO babies.
From managing medical appointments to navigating the emotional weight of a more complex pregnancy, this episode is filled with candid insight, raw honesty, and those soft glimmers we love to find in the middle of it all.
We cover:
How this twin pregnancy compares to Beth’s previous low-risk experiences
Physical and emotional changes in the third trimester
Birth planning: Caesarean, vaginal, or staying open?
What the acronyms actually mean: DCDA vs MCDA vs MCMA twin pregnancies
How Beth and her family are preparing practically and emotionally
Mental health through pregnancy: the highs, the hard bits, and being held
Beth shares generously and gently - with reflections that will resonate with any parent navigating uncertainty and excitement in equal measure.
Podcasts we mentioned
Beth's Birth Story with Alfie and Beth's Birth Story with Poppy
Beth's Birth Debrief with Alfie
Jodi Wilson's 4 Birth Stories and @practisingsimplicity
Gidget Foundation AustraliaIf this conversation brings up anything for you, or you're navigating perinatal mental health yourself, we encourage you to access support through the Gidget Foundation.
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