Shaniel & Sydney's Birth Stories Part 2

Show Notes

In Part 2 of our birth story series, we’re diving into the raw, beautiful, and complex realities of birth and the postpartum experience. In this conversation, we continue to share our personal journeys of what labor was actually like for each of us and how we navigated the first days and weeks after baby arrived.

We talk honestly about what went differently than expected, and how we processed the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of birth. We also open up about postpartum healing and identity shifts, breastfeeding, and what we wish more people talked about when it comes to new motherhood.

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just holding space for the birth experience in your community, this episode is here to remind you: you’re not alone. These stories are tender, real, and full of reverence for how much birth transforms us.

In this episode we explore:

• Our individual birth stories and how each unfolded

• Unexpected moments and interventions during labor

• Emotional and physical recovery in postpartum

• Identity shifts and the realities of early motherhood

• The importance of support, community, and honest storytelling

Trigger Warning:
We’re sharing details of our birth and postpartum experiences, including medical interventions and emotional challenges. Please take care of yourself while listening.