In this season 3 premiere, Erica shares her full birth story—from false alarms and triage visits to a fast, textbook delivery and those emotional first moments meeting her baby.
Hillary (labor & delivery nurse + IBCLC) breaks down what actually happened in real-time—including what went right, what didn't, and what every mom should know before walking into the hospital.
This episode is equal parts real-life experience and clinical insight—so you can feel more prepared, confident, and equipped heading into birth.
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In this episode, we cover:
* What early labor actually feels like (and why you might get sent home) * Water breaking vs leaking—how to tell the difference * What to expect when you arrive at the hospital * Epidural experience (what it really feels like) * Fast labor vs typical first-time labor * The truth about pushing (and how long it takes) * What the golden hour should look like after birth * A real example of when to advocate for yourself in the hospital * Why having someone advocate for you matters
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Key takeaway: You don't have to just "go with the flow" in the hospital—you can ask questions, pause interventions, and advocate for the experience you want.
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