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💫 In this episode, host MaryNissi talks with Anna, a Russian immigrant about her first birth experience. Her birth story is one of preparation, intuition, and trusting your body and desires for birth no matter what the preconceived standards might look like.
After spending months reading, researching, and immersing herself in everything birth-related (over 20 books and countless podcasts!), Annie entered the final weeks of pregnancy ready to meet her baby — but also determined to avoid unnecessary interventions. When her blood pressure began to rise and her provider recommended induction, Anna chose instead to trust her instincts, give her body space, and keep walking, resting, and praying.
Her patience paid off. Labor began naturally and from the first contraction to the final push, Anna leaned into ...
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