344 | Emily, one emergency caesarean, ectopic pregnancy, methotrexate, anxiety, psychologist, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, The Birth Class

Australian Birth Stories - A podcast by Sophie Walker - Mondays

Categories:

In this episode Emily shares the details of her challenging ectopic pregnancy which was treated with a strong medication called methotrexate. Unfortunately the pregnancy hormone levels stayed in her body for five months which extended her grief and contributed to an anxiety diagnosis. She immediately sought professional help from a psychologist and psychiatrist and went into her second pregnancy with tangible skills to navigate her OCD and overwhelm. She was induced at 39 weeks and after opting for the epidural she required an emergency caesarean. Emily admits she felt really prepared for the birth and recovery thanks to the caesarean module in .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.