11: Self-Advocacy in Induced Birth & Breastfeeding

Birth Matters

Birth Matters
11: Self-Advocacy in Induced Birth & Breastfeeding
Nov 12, 2019 Season 1 Episode 11
Lisa Taylor - Birth Matters NYC Childbirth Education & Labor Support

Jennifer shares her story of an IVF-conceived pregnancy in which more than one doctor suggested scheduling a cesarean due to the size of her baby. She shares about her journey toward the decision to at least have what we call a “trial of labor” toward the vaginal birth that she desired. You'll hear how she impresses everyone by giving birth vaginally to an almost 9-pound baby. Listen to hear the smart ways she advocates for herself and makes the choices that were preferred and ideal for her & her baby along the way of her induced labor with an epidural at Long Island’s LIJ Katz Hospital. Jenn will also share a bit about how easy initial breastfeeding was, but then how things got a little trickier after that.