When Birth Doesn’t Go As Planned: My Birth Trauma Story

In this episode of the Mommin Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett shares her personal experience with birth trauma and the unexpected challenges she faced during the birth and delivery of her second child, Eli. Michelle offers a real, raw, and vulnerable account of her journey, from planning a home water birth to dealing with a breech position that resulted in an emergency C-section. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of community, faith, and trusting God's plan, even when things don't go as intended. Michelle also provides valuable insights for other mothers dealing with similar situations, including tips on processing birth trauma and finding support. Join Michelle as she navigates the complexities of motherhood with grace and resilience.

00:00 Welcome to the Mommin Together Podcast

00:22 Sharing My Birth Trauma Experience

01:24 A Special Scripture and Its Significance

03:13 The Unexpected Breech Discovery

11:10 Labor and the Emergency C-Section

18:53 Reflecting on the Birth and Moving Forward

23:16 Encouragement and Community Support

24:40 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

Resources:

Breech Birth Episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hFfohuuTVYFeTWVrhcD4r?si=3jvncZXiTZ29L19eehA-Ww

Breech Birth Episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommin-together/id1787094979?i=1000686736292

Fast Recovery C-section: https://chatgpt.com/s/t_69149a4780708191b578b8b14ebacf71

Mom Friendly C-section (Gentle C-section): https://www.thebump.com/a/gentle-c-section

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram: @Mommin_Together https://www.instagram.com/mommin_together/

@Michelle_Barnett_ https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/

Join our Mommin’ Together Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484794095771993