Birth Story - with Eugenie [Positive Induction, TENS, calm birth, epidural, mental health]

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A beautiful, honest conversation with first-time mum Eugenie, who shares her positive induction birth story alongside her journey managing mental health and postnatal recovery. From early waters breaking to making confident feeding choices, Eugenie’s experience is full of practical insights and reassurance for mums-to-be.

In this episode, we cover:

• Eugenie’s journey from eating disorder recovery to pregnancy
• Mental health strategies during pregnancy and postpartum
• Early waters breaking at 36 weeks and induction at 37 weeks
• Using a TENS machine, Calm Birth techniques, and an epidural
• Positive vaginal birth with no instrumental delivery
• Deciding not to breastfeed and expressing colostrum antenatally
• Building a strong postpartum support network with family help
• Physical recovery tips from pelvic floor physio and gentle return to exercise

Perfect listening if you’re preparing for birth, navigating mental health during motherhood, or looking for empowering birth stories.

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.