Birth Story: Pitocin Induction, 24 Hours of Unmedicated Labor & a 9lb 12oz Baby — Mary Richardson's Story
Birth doesn't always go the way you planned, but preparation never goes to waste.
Mary planned a home birth, did all the things, and then at 41 weeks and three days, everything changed.
What followed was a hospital transfer, a Pitocin induction she never saw coming, and over 24 hours of unmedicated labor that pushed her further than she ever thought she could go.
And she did it.
This episode is raw, honest, and full of the kind of reflections that only come from a mama who came out the other side stronger, more grateful, and completely in awe of what her body was capable of.
Here's What You'll Learn in This Episode:
00:47 – Meet Mary — Chicago mama, first-time mom to baby Dean. Hear what Mary's pregnancy actually looked like, plus what she did consistently throughout to take care of herself and her baby.
05:44 – Why Mary left her OB mid-pregnancy, what made her realize she needed someone different, and how she found the home birth midwife she loved.
12:29 – Mary's birth partner Trent and how they prepared together. Plus the unexpected twist at 26 weeks that nobody saw coming.
16:01 – Mary's daily pregnancy prep: the three exercises, the nutrition, the workouts, and the faith practice that carried her all the way through.
18:17 – GBS positive and what that meant for her home birth plan. How the antibiotics conversation played out very differently with her midwife versus the hospital.
19:13 – How Mary navigated the pivot from home birth to hospital induction and what that labor actually looked like from start to finish.
34:24 – Postpartum & what actually helped her heal, the breastfeeding advice she swears by, and why she is now a huge advocate for pelvic floor PT.
42:31 – What Mary would do differently, what she is so glad she did, and her most honest advice for both moms and dads.
Birth doesn't always go the way you planned, but the mamas who prepare are the ones who find a way through.
Tune in and let Mary's story remind you that you are stronger than you think, and that even the births that surprise you can become the ones you are most proud of.
If you have follow up questions or feedback on this episode, share with me here: [email protected]!
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