Jenna Hodge on Navigating the Unpredictable Journey of Motherhood

The Birth Journeys Podcast®️: Lifting the veil on the birth experience

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Have you ever wondered about the riveting journey a woman embarks on when entering motherhood? What if you had the chance to hear honest, raw stories from a mother who's experienced it all? Join me as I sit down with Jenna Hodge, a mother to three precious miracles, to hear her tale, filled with unexpected twists and turns, about her childbirth journeys and postpartum experiences.
From the intense pain of being induced to the unforeseen experiences of an epidural, Jenna does not hold back in sharing the realities of childbirth. Her candidness extends beyond the birthing experience, as she opens up about the physical and mental struggles she faced during her postpartum period, like dealing with her baby's reflux and the toll it took on her mental health. Jenna discusses the importance of having a robust support system and addresses the oft-ignored topic of postpartum depression and anxiety, providing invaluable insights for all mothers and mothers-to-be.
But Jenna's wealth of knowledge doesn't stop at her personal experiences. As a professional coach specializing in motherhood, she shares her perspectives on the potential dangers of self-medication for mental health issues. She underlines the importance of accepting the current season of motherhood and offers advice on navigating the tricky terrains of parenting. Jenna emphasizes cherishing the little moments, a reminder that, no matter how chaotic motherhood might seem, it's the tiny, unexpected moments of joy that make it all worthwhile. Don't miss out on this e

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Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended as a safe space for women to share their birth experiences. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Each woman’s medical course of action is individual and may not appropriately transfer to another similar situation. Please speak to your medical provider before making any medical decisions. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that evidence based practice evolves as our knowledge of science improves. To the best of my ability I will attempt to present the most current ACOG and AWHONN recommendations at the time the podcast is recorded, but that may not necessarily reflect the best practices at the time the podcast is heard. Additionally, guests sharing their stories have the right to autonomy in their medical decisions, and may share their choice to go against current practice recommendations. I intend to hold space for people to share their decisions. I will attempt to share the current recommendations so that my audience is informed, but it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them.

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1. Jenna Hodge on Navigating the Unpredictable Journey of Motherhood (00:00:00)

2. Jenna Hodge's Challenging Birth Experience (00:00:29)

3. Epidural Effects and Complications (00:12:13)

4. Natural Childbirth and Labor Experiences (00:17:39)

5. Labor and Stomach Bug Experience (00:28:02)

6. Blogging About Postpartum Experiences (00:34:24)

7. Navigating Postpartum Depression and Motherhood (00:45:52)

8. Managing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (00:50:02)

9. Navigating Mental Health and Parenting (00:56:17)

10. Advice for Motherhood (01:01:54)

11. Capture and Cherish Little Moments (01:04:42)