First time mom Jenni had an unmedicated hospital birth in Austin, TX in June of 2021 that was 13 hours from start to finish. She had an easy pregnancy, magical hospital birth, and what she describes as a shocking and difficult postpartum. Jenni and her son had latch issues, followed by triple feeding, followed by exclusive pumping for 14 months. Jenni was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety around 6 months postpartum. Around 20 months postpartum, other health issues emerged & she was also diagnosed with a prolactinoma (pituitary tumor); treatment is ongoing. Jenni credits the KYO Childbirth Course & The Birth Hour with giving her the courage to switch providers at 28 weeks pregnant!
Jenni Gordon Bio
Jenni is a lifelong dancer & dance educator, and currently training to become a classical Pilates instructor. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband, son, and dog, Lady. You can find Jenni on Instagram @jennibegordon.
Resources
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – Ina May Gaskin
- The Birth Hour
- The Birth Hour’s KYO Childbirth Course
- The Miles Circuit
- Evidence Based Birth (found out from Birth Hour)
- Exclusive Pumping Website/Newsletter
- Exclusive Pumping Mamas Facebook Group
- Life After The Pump – Weaning and Post-Pump Support for EPers
- Reproductive Psychiatry of Austin
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers – Karen Kleinman
- Postpartum Depression Workbook
- Postpartum Anxiety Workbook
- Postpartum Support International
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Ergobaby
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