This episode we dive into a few listener questions as well as a birth story! We cover tearing, shoulder dystocia, and going deep into what could have been different, and why some things may have been necessary in a difficult listener birth story. Enjoy!

To send in your birth story, or any questions you have, please email us at oxytocineffect@gmail.com, or DM us on any platform. Thank you for listening and we hope to get to all of your questions soon :)

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Today we discuss recent happenings on social media. Was the freebirth scene in The Pitt accurate? Should drs be able to court order cesareans? (Hint, the answer is no). Listen in to hear our thoughts and feel free to share your own!!

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Two weeks ago we heard Caitlyn talk about her twin pregnancy and birth experience, but did you know she has had TWO successful VBACs? In this episode we cover both of them and talk advocating to TOLAC against medical advice, her accadental unmedicated birth, and even going to a job interview in early labor! We hope you laugh along with us this episode, and maybe even learn a thing or two. Enjoy!

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Today's Episode we are so excited to chat with Jen about her new book Birth Vibes as well as her experiences as a labor and delivery nurse, and all the other birth-y things we often get into. We talk informed consent, get into politics and keeping your moral code as a creator, and even go over Jen's own birth stories!

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We also apologize for the audio on Caitlyn's questions and the last third of the episode, we are struggling with technical difficulties but thankfully should have those fixed after next week!!

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Caitlyn's TWIN birth story. Listen to her chat about advocacy in pregnancy, traumatic c-section, and hard-faught breastfeeding jouney with her first babies!

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Today's guest: CNM, TikTok creator, and mother, Caitlin! (No, not the one you think). Enjoy listening to Caitlin's birth story of her second son, chatting through the complexities of home birth, and why it is so important to understand the "why" behind each individual's choices.

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Get to know Gio and Caitlyn, play some smash or pass, and get acquainted with the pod!

This episode its just Gio!

We are going deep into the complexities of doula work. Answering common questions like 'What even is a Doula?', 'Is a doula a midwife?' and 'Why do they cost so much?'. We also go into the role we play in advocacy, and how gray that area is. Listen through the end to hear Gio tell the story of the first birth she ever attended. Enjoy!

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