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In this episode of Metro Detroit Birth Stories, my friend Erica shares the story of welcoming her middle child—the only one she carried herself—into a family built through both adoption and a deeply desired, long-awaited pregnancy.

With pre-existing reproductive health concerns, Erica and her care team thoughtfully planned a cesarean birth. She reflects on what it was like to prepare for a surgical birth, how it felt to finally experience pregnancy after years of navigating fertility challenges, and how her postpartum period became a turning point in receiving support for PMDD during a time of significant hormonal change.

This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply validating—especially for listeners navigating planned cesareans, complex reproductive histories, adoption, or postpartum mental health challenges. Erica’s story is a reminder that there is no single “right” way to build a family, and that meaningful support can arrive—even if it comes later than expected.

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