Chae gave birth at 37+2 weeks via unplanned c-section. Chae planned on having an unmedicated birth, but gestational hypertension caused a hospital stay and an induction. After 2 days in labor and a few interventions (Cytotec, Cervadil, water broken, Pitocin) only helping to progress to 2 centimeters dilated, it was decided a c-section would be best. Postpartum was emotionally taxing with issues breastfeeding and her daughter not initially gaining weight. After lots of work with a trusted lactation consultant, breastfeeding and weight gain became issues of the past. Carter is now a healthy 6-month old!
Chae Ray
Chae Ray, 33, is an Assistant Principal living in Richmond, Texas. She lives with her husband, Cameron, her 6 month old daughter, Carter, and their two German Shepherds, Zeus and Hera. Chae and Cameron have been married for 9 years, and have been so excited to start their own family. Email her to connect at chaeray7@gmail.com.
Resources
- The Birth Hour Podcast
- Find a lactation consultant ahead of time – Lactation Foundation
- What to Expect App
- The Bump App
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth & Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding
Motif Medical
This episode was sponsored by Motif Medical. Motif designs insurance-eligible products for busy moms. With a focus on innovation and empowerment, Motif’s line of breast pumps and maternity compression garments are sophisticated, yet discreet, and made to support mothers as they navigate new motherhood. Discover why moms are reporting more milk in less time with the Luna breast pump, and see how you can get it covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
Read more from lactation consultant, Ashley Georgakopoulos here.