Nicole shares her birth stories, a journey that began with a clear vision for how things would unfold, but quickly shifted into something far more intense and unpredictable.

In this episode, Nicole walks us through:

• What she expected birth to look and feel like going in
• How her labour actually unfolded in real time
• The moment things began to shift and feel outside of her control
• The physical intensity of labour and how she navigated it
• The emotional experience of letting go of the plan she had in mind
• How she worked through those moments to stay present in her body
• The role of her support system during labour
• What the birth felt like immediately after, both physically and emotionally
• How this experience reshaped her understanding of birth and motherhood

Nicole also reflects on:

• The gap between what we’re told birth will be like vs the reality
• How expectations can impact the way we experience labour
• What she would do differently with the knowledge she has now
• Her advice for other women preparing for birth

This is a deeply honest conversation about what happens when birth doesn’t follow the plan and the strength that can come from navigating it anyway.

A powerful listen for anyone preparing for birth, or processing a birth that didn’t go as expected.

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⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearemotherspod/⁠

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⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsarahcusack/⁠

You can find Nicole at:

https://www.instagram.com/nicolemaryx/