After an unbelievable unmedicated beginning to her second child, Liz couldn’t wait to do it once more. Though only one.5 years later, her third being pregnant was a bit more durable bodily than the earlier two with carpal tunnel, some prolapse, and rather less train. Wanting one other unmedicated, empowering beginning, she switched to a midwife group, and at 35 weeks, determined to rent a doula, which was in the end top-of-the-line selections she may have made.
After pondering the infant was going to reach on her birthday (Could sixteenth), she wrapped up all of the free ends at work and arrange the bassinet, lastly permitting her physique to calm down. Contractions woke her within the early hours on Could twentieth. After laboring at house for a number of hours along with her sister, doula, husband and three 12 months outdated son, they raced the 5 min drive to the hospital and quarter-hour later Tucker flew into the world with a number of fast and mighty pushes.
Regardless of setting herself up with many assets to have a smoother postpartum, PPD & PPA crept in once more, with numerous fear about having one other screamy child. Fortunately Liz leaned on her individuals and received the assistance she wanted to really feel wholesome once more. Breastfeeding proved to be a difficult journey with switch points, 7 weeks of thrush, reflux and a few ensuing consuming struggles. After 3 months of nursing, adopted by 3 months of just about unique pumping, Tucker began nursing once more at 6 months. To say Liz is pleased with sticking it out via this nursing journey can be an understatement.
Liz Maughan Bio
Liz lives within the Boston suburbs along with her husband, Tom, and their three youngsters, Hunter (4), Sophie (3) and Tucker (8 months). Liz works in Human Assets and enjoys yoga, cooking and spending time at Lake Winnipesaukee. Join along with her on Instagram @LizMaughan.
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Liz’s first two beginning tales podcast episode
Motif Medical
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