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Nicole Phelps shares her experience being pregnant while her partner, Michael Phelps, was training for the Olympics. She hired a doula and prepared to possibly give birth without Michael there. A few weeks before her due date, Nicole started experiencing extreme itchiness, especially on the palms of her hands, and was tested for Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). However, she went into labor before the results came back. Michael made it just in time, and her son, Boomer, was born healthy. The test result came back positive and she knew she'd have to be on the lookout for another ICP diagnosis with future pregnancies. On this episode, she also shares her second pregnancy and birth story and how her doctor monitored her for ICP leading up to her son Beckett's birth. Nicole wanted to share her story to raise awareness about ICP so other women can be on the lookout for the symptoms.
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Keywords: birth stories, pregnancy, postpartum, breast cancer, pregnancy after cancer, motherhood, mental health, birth in Germany, positive trial,
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Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Delaney's Journey
01:24 First Pregnancy Experience
04:02 Induction and Labor Challenges
09:33 Epidural Experience and Birth Process
18:42 Postpartum Reflections and Mental Health
25:26 Struggles with Bonding and Intrusive Thoughts
27:11 Navigating Postpartum Challenges
28:30 The Journey to Second Pregnancy
29:05 Planning and Anticipation for Baby Two
31:55 Facing Medical Pressures During Pregnancy
36:19 Laboring Through Uncertainty
43:54 The Drive to the Hospital
48:00 A Joyful Birth Experience
48:44 Postpartum Recovery and Reflection
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Keywords: birth stories, pregnancy, postpartum, military spouse, Japan, motherhood, mental health, birth trauma, support resources
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Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
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Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
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Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off!
Little Spoon - Go to littlespoon.com/TBH and use code TBH to save 30% off on your first order.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
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Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com.
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Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!
Links:
Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
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Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
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Sponsor:
Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com.
The Birth Hour Links:
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!)
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Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!