In this episode of Momtroversial, host Leeah Carter opens up about her birth story with her firstborn, Declan. She walks listeners through her surprisingly smooth pregnancy, the unexpected early signs of labor, and what it was like giving birth as both a mom and a labor & delivery nurse.

Leeah shares the emotional and physical realities of her hospital experience, including her epidural, the pushing stage, and the moment she finally met her baby. The episode also dives deep into the postpartum season—breastfeeding difficulties, emotional hurdles, and the overwhelming transition into motherhood.

Her vulnerable storytelling emphasizes the importance of education, community, and support for new parents, offering reassurance and encouragement to moms navigating their own journeys.

00:00 — Introduction to Mom Traversal Podcast
00:30 — Leeah's Birth Story Begins
01:48 — Smooth Pregnancy Journey
03:06 — Labor Begins Unexpectedly
07:56 — The Hospital Experience
11:17 — Epidural and Its Effects
14:34 — Pushing and Delivery
20:20 — Postpartum Challenges
33:56 — Reflections on Motherhood

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