In this episode I’m joined by Gabby, who shares her IVF journey and positive induction birth. Gabby opens up about years of having no natural cycle, navigating dismissed concerns, choosing to go private, trying IUI before moving to IVF, and conceiving on her first IVF transfer. She then takes us through advocating for herself around induction timing, having her waters broken, intense early contractions, opting for an early epidural, a long dilation phase, and a very quick 15-minute pushing stage. We also talk about late-pregnancy breech worries, birth preferences, golden hour, post-birth antibiotics, the realities of breastfeeding and jaundice, switching to combination feeding and formula, and the emotional hormone drop in the early postpartum days.
This episode is shared for storytelling and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek personalised guidance from your healthcare provider.
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