
73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal
11/27/24 • 54 min
In this episode, Lindsay speaks on the assumptions people make when they find out you have gone through the route of adoption to grow your family. She also talks about what it was like to find the two different local families that she matched with in order to grow her family from two to four in less than two years time.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
For more episodes related to adoption check out episode 70-Morgan Harvey-2 Vaginal Births-NICU-Beyond Birthing Doula-Adoptee
Resources:
- Lindsay Bruggeman-The Hopeful HAP: https://www.thehelpfulhap.com/home
- Breast Milk App-Share The Drop: https://sharethedrop.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
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In this episode, Lindsay speaks on the assumptions people make when they find out you have gone through the route of adoption to grow your family. She also talks about what it was like to find the two different local families that she matched with in order to grow her family from two to four in less than two years time.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
For more episodes related to adoption check out episode 70-Morgan Harvey-2 Vaginal Births-NICU-Beyond Birthing Doula-Adoptee
Resources:
- Lindsay Bruggeman-The Hopeful HAP: https://www.thehelpfulhap.com/home
- Breast Milk App-Share The Drop: https://sharethedrop.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
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72-Bettina Paek-Miscarriage-3 Vaginal Births-eDoula
In this episode, Bettina discusses the quick and lovely start to her relationship with her husband and the challenges she experienced while conceiving her third child. Even though she conceived her first two children on the quicker side, Bettina experienced three miscarriages prior to experiencing her final full-term pregnancy with her daughter.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Another great episode to check out is episode 7-Mercedes Snyder-Stillbirth-6 Vaginal Births-Something Beautiful Midwifery Care
Resources:
- eDoula: https://edoula.com/
- The Birth Partner-Penny Simkin
- Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
- Non-Stress Test (NST)
- Forceps Delivery
- Bishop Score
- Occiput Posterior (OP) Presentation
- Hip Dysplasia
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
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74-Ally Patrie-Precipitous-IUGR-2 Vaginal Births-Christian & Sara
In this episode, Aly talks about how she emotionally handled caring for and losing her father during her first pregnancy with her son Cristian. She also gives all the details about how her second labor with her daughter Sara did not go as planned because it was extremely fast as well as touching on how her two postpartum experiences differed from each other.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
For another episode related to precipitous birth, tune into episode 63-Tessa & Jeff Sanders-IVF-2 Vaginal Births-Marcela & Rosie-5AM Miracle
Resources:
- Ally Patrie-Jurado YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allypatrie-jurado1859
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
- Trying to Conceive (TTC)
- Shingles
- Membrane /Cervical Sweep
- Tongue-Tie
- Mastitis
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
- Precipitous Birth
- Ferguson / Fetal Ejection Reflex (FER)
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences - 73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal
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Welcome to Birth As We Know It, a podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. I am your host, Kiona Nessenbaum. I have experienced birth as a doula, a student midwife, a birth assistant, and as a mother of three amazing children of my own. After attending over 140 births, I've realized that each birth experience is truly unique. So make sure you subscribe and join me as we are guided through many different bir
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