#5 Elle | Positive C-section experiences, NICU, formula feeding, weight, paternity leave, birth in Osaka

In this latest episode Elle offers us her refreshing and positive outlook on C-sections. She had 3 x C-sections in Osaka and believes that they were truly the best decision for her and her family.

Her story is one of positivity & strength.

Thank you so much Elle for sharing your story xx

Birthcare facility:

+ Osaka University Hospital,

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Show notes:

Epidural articles - Tokyo Review (tokyoreview.net/2017/08/japan-numbers-birth-pa…) & QUARTZ (qz.com/1062161/a-string-of-tragedies-is-giving…)

Meconium poop - Healthline (healthline.com/health/meconium-aspiration-synd…)

Girl gender selection gels (amazon.co.jp/dp/B08BC4Q2VX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_d…)

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Opening

00:53 - Intro

01:36- Getting pregnant #1

05:09 - Pregnancy

07:34 - Birth story

13:04 - Postpartum recovery

17:04 - Getting pregnant #2

18:23 - Birth story

20:49 - Postpartum recovery

22:10 - Getting pregnant #3

23:45 - Birth story

25:33 - Postpartum recovery

27:16 - Costs

29:30 - Bottle time