Ep58: Savanna's Birth Story - Listening to Your Body Postpartum

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I have another wonderful birth story episode for you today! This time, we're joined by Savanna, a Physician Assistant and mom of one. who lives in Georgia with her family.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Savanna had a relatively uneventful pregnancy and scheduled her induction around 40 weeks. After being induced, her labor only lasted about 12 hours in total. Once her baby was born, however, things got a bit more interesting.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Savanna dealt with some postpartum health issues that we chat about in today's episode, including postpartum preeclampsia and mastitis. We talk about some warning signs to look out for and why it's so important to listen to your body and advocate for yourself if something doesn't feel right. We</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> also chat about learning to breastfeed and the impact med students and residents had on Savanna's birth.  </span></p> <p><strong>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Savanna prepared for her birth and why she scheduled her labor induction.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What her pregnancy and prenatal care was like.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How her birth went and the role medical residents and resident had as a part of the experience.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The health issues Savanna dealt with after birth and how she dealt with being in the hospital away from her baby.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why it is so important to listen to your body and advocate for yourself during your care.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Savanna thinks going with the flow and being prepared for the unpredictable is key when thinking about your birth.</span></li> </ul> <h3><stro