Episode 183: Navigating Prolapse During Pregnancy, Preparing for Birth and Postpartum Recovery with Nicole Goss

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In today’s episode, Anita talks with Nicole Goss about her birthing experiences – from navigating labor with a doctor who didn’t listen to her wants, to becoming an advocate for herself and others to have smooth deliveries!

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Resources and References:

 

 

Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program: www.bumptobirthmethod.com

Nicole Goss:
Instagram: @ncgoss08

 

Show Notes:

 

0:55 – Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program

2:40 – Introduction to today’s special guest: Nicole Goss

5:38 – How did Nicole feel in her pregnancy with her son (physically, mentally, emotionally)? We discuss assessing risk as you go, the athlete brain, and accountability.

11:27 – On making adjustments – even postpartum – in fitness

14:44 – Nicole’s birth story: How she prepared and how her birth didn’t go according to plan

24:46 – Nicole shares about the time in between births, and her second birthing experience

36:15 – Nicole shares about exercise, preparation, and talking to her spouse prior to second baby

41:50 – Keeping track of and navigating birth preferences

44:50 – On having a toolbox of options

47:26 – How has Nicole’s recovery been the second time around? And did the prep help postpartum?

56:50 – Nicole’s advice for expectant birthing persons their first and then subsequent times

1:02:48 – How to find Nicole online

1:03:45 – Wrap up