020. On episode 20, In this milestone episode, Jamie sits down with Desiree, an Atlanta-based prenatal and postpartum fitness coach who shares the deeply personal story of her journey to motherhood at 40 and 41. Desiree opens up about the emotional transition from a "surreal" first pregnancy and the heartbreak of a subsequent miscarriage at age 39 to the immense sigh of relief she felt when she conceived her two children naturally just months apart. She discusses the peace of mind she gained from checking her ovarian reserve years earlier and the "feisty" mindset she adopted to advocate for herself when providers labeled her pregnancy as "geriatric."
Beyond the fertility journey, Desiree leans into her expertise to explain why movement is a non-negotiable tool for a healthy pregnancy and a smoother recovery. She shares a hilarious and raw contrast between her two births—one involving a high-intensity forceps delivery and the other a "greased-up turkey" arrival on Halloween. From navigating the "baby blues" to the vital importance of seeing a pelvic floor therapist for issues like prolapse and diastasis recti, Desiree offers a masterclass in staying strong, being kind to yourself, and throwing away the "societal manual" on what motherhood is supposed to look like in your 40s.
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