Broken Pubic Bone + Failed Epidurals | Lauren’s Birth Stories
The Labor Line · Emily Lau
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Show Notes
This week, I’m joined by my friend Lauren, whose epidural worked a little too well to the point that she broke her pubic bone without even realizing it! In this episode, Lauren walks us through her 3 pitocin & cervidil inductions and 2 failed inductions. She also experienced preeclampsia with all 3 of her pregnancies, but gradually learned how to manage her symptoms and advocate for proper care.
Even though there were some bumps along the way, Lauren’s stories have so many beautiful highs, like when she was able to catch her own baby during delivery or when she had a bonding moment with her daughter that reminded her that they were chosen for one another.
This episode is like a breath of fresh air. So if you’re looking for an uplifting conversation about all things motherhood, this one’s for you!
Trigger Warning: Mention of infant death (40:25 to 40:39)
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Meet Lauren
00:09:05 - 1st Pregnancy: Conflicting Advice & Late Preeclampsia Diagnosis
00:16:29 - 1st Labor: Powerful Epidrual + Broken Pubic Bone
00:18:33 - 1st Postpartum: Postpartum Anxiety & Emotional Breastfeeding Struggles
00:29:04 - Miscarriage
00:30:52 - 2nd Pregnancy: Processing Pregnancy After Loss
00:35:19 - 2nd Labor: Failed Epidural, Advocating for Herself, & Catching Her Own Baby
00:41:43 - 2nd Postpartum: Residual Empowerment From Birth + Self Compassion in Breastfeeding
00:55:14 - 3rd Pregnancy: Phantom Pregnancies & Managing Preeclampsia
00:59:17 - 3rd Labor: Embracing an Unplanned, Unmedicated Birth
01:02:19 - 3rd Postpartum: Gaining Confidence & Finding Peace in Breastfeeding
01:19:07 - To My Pre-Mom Self…