The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast 995| Infertility & Endometriosis and Two Hospital Births: Cascade of Interventions vs Physiological Birth Stories - Gabi Freeze
Jul 31, 2025
Gabi Freeze, a mother from Northern Virginia, shares her powerful journey through infertility and endometriosis. She contrasts two very different hospital births: one marked by overwhelming interventions and another embraced by a supportive midwife team. Gabi navigates the emotional complexities of her experiences, highlighting her resilience amidst challenges and the joy of welcoming new life. From coping strategies during labor to advocating for low-intervention care, her story is filled with hope, triumph, and essential insights for expecting parents.
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Endometriosis Diagnosis During Surgery
- Gabi discovered she had extensive endometriosis and cysts during surgery initially intended to remove a benign tumor.
- The surgery revealed a challenging condition that was previously undiagnosed because endometriosis doesn’t appear on MRIs.
Pregnancy Amidst Grief
- Despite major emotional stress from family loss, Gabi conceived naturally soon after recovery surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cysts.
- This unexpected pregnancy brought a mixture of joy and grief for the couple.
Baby Position Affects Labor
- Posterior or asynclitic babies can cause painful back labor and slow dilation.
- Understanding baby's position in labor is key to managing pain and labor progress.
