This one’s a wild ride (literally!). In this episode Carla shares her Leo James birth story for the very first time… and it could not be more different to her first birth with Denny.
What started as a calm morning of contractions at home turned into a very speedy, very dramatic dash to the hospital… and baby Leo arrived in the car, right out the front of the hospital, with an audience.
The hypnobirthing breathing, the birth affirmations, the M1 traffic drama, and the rip… and recovery that followed.
A reminder of just how amazing the female body is.
(Please note: this episode includes detailed descriptions of childbirth and bodily fluids.)
In this episode:
- This birth was very different to the first birth with Denny
- Why she wanted to avoid an induction and go into spontaneous labour
- The tools that helped: the TENS machine, pranayama breathing, hypnobirthing and birth affirmations
- Recognising the “I don’t want to do this anymore” transition moment
- The dramatic 13-minute drive, Gold Coast drivers and waters breaking in the car
- Leo’s arrival in the car, a BBA (Baby Before Arrival!) — right outside the hospital
- The tear, the stitches and Carla’s speedy recovery
- Why the second newborn bubble has felt so different (in the best way)
What a birth story! We’d love to hear your thoughts… come say hi over on Instagram or send us an email.
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Emma + Carla,
The Merrymaker Sisters