Madeline is a L&D nurse who chose to give birth at a different hospital than where she works so that she’d have midwifery care and access to a birth tub. Her labor was quite lengthy (over 30 hours!) and started off strong after a postdates stretch and sweep, then slowed down when she went to triage too early. After continuing to labor at home, she returned to the hospital at 6cm and gave birth in the water 5 hours later without pain medication. Her husband caught their baby and they got to announce that he was a boy!
Madeline’s breastfeeding journey was complicated by strong milk ejection reflex and oversupply, but her and her baby figured it out with the help of her local La Leche League chapter and they are still breastfeeding 10 months later.
Madeline Howard Bio
Madeline lives in the greater seirra foothills with her husband Kyle and their son Otis. She currently works part time as a labor & delivery nurse. Most days, she’s at home raising her son, chasing around their chickens, going on hikes, baking bread, and tries to sneak in time for sewing projects. Her birth taught her that her intuition is to be trusted and this lesson has continued to guide her through postpartum and parenthood. Connect with Madeline on Instagram @madelineh0ward
Resources
- Greater Sacramento area doulas https://www.rebeccarosedoulaservices.net/
- Local La Leche chapter https://lllnorcal.org/auburn/
- Pelvic floor PT https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/helen-v-fleck-1078057860
- The Birth Partner
- Ina mays guide to childbirth
- How to grow a baby
- Freya contraction timer
- Birth Stories on The Birth Hour
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