056 I Turning Trials Into Triumph in Birth (with Emilie Cubino)

Surrendered Birth Stories

As a first time mom, sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know. And Emilie didn’t know she was being induced, or why. But that wasn’t all. She also got the one doctor she definitely didn’t want, and what he said during her labor will shock you (or maybe not, if you’re familiar with how some surgically minded OB’s can be). Then, as she was planning her peaceful second birth at home, everything changed last minute, and not only did she end up moving multiple states away, but tragedy struck, and she had to be without her husband during delivery. What amazes me about Emilie was her ability to see the positive in the situation, to see God’s grace and His blessings He gave her throughout the journey.

00:00 Introduction

04:38 Meet Emily: Family and Work Life

05:32 Challenges of Homeschooling and Working from Home

06:52 Emily's First Pregnancy Journey

07:53 Morning Sickness and Dietary Adjustments

18:23 Navigating Prenatal Care and Hospital Policies

42:35 Navigating Postpartum Challenges

43:30 A Disappointing Doctor's Visit

44:01 Struggles with Weight and Nursing

47:45 Deciding on Future Birth Plans

51:29 Pregnancy During the Pandemic

58:58 A New Job Opportunity in Georgia

01:00:38 Moving to Georgia Amidst COVID

01:05:14 Preparing for a Home Birth

01:11:01 Unexpected Hospital Birth

01:17:30 Managing Labor with SPD

01:18:58 Supportive Midwife and Nurse Ellen

01:19:27 Spiritual Conversations During Labor

01:21:35 Deciding on an Epidural

01:25:30 Birth of Gabriel

01:33:44 Challenges with Breastfeeding and Tongue Ties

01:53:05 Moving Back to North Carolina

01:58:31 Future Plans and Reflections

02:00:25 Conclusion

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