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An Amazing Experience: Epidural Birth Story

Elana’s birth story went as she hoped – she had a planned hospital birth with an epidural that was 12 hours start to finish. The doctors & hospital were kind & compassionate, and really helped create a special experience.

funny socks birth labor

Elana Edwards Bio

Elana is married to Chris and lives in Florida. They have 1 son, Luca, 16 months, and a fur-child, Zeus the beagle. Elana works for a large consumer goods company, and works remotely. She can be found on instagram at @elanarbe.

awesome epidural experience

Resources

Emily Oster’s books (Expecting Better and Cribsheet)
Two Week Wait Challenge by @lindsaymfischer and @infertileaf community – can also be found at infertileaf.org

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