The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast 998| Two Very Different Hospital Births and Postpartum Experiences + Having Your Husband as your Doula - Jane Baecher
Aug 12, 2025
Jane Baecher, founder of Anya and postpartum wellness advocate, shares her story of having two distinct hospital births. She delves into the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood, navigating her unexpected pregnancy, and shifting from fashion to wellness. Jane discusses the importance of personalized birthing plans and the support systems that helped her through labor and recovery. She also introduces her Partum Post guide to assist new mothers during postpartum challenges and explores innovations in breast pumping designed for comfort and efficiency.
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First Birth: Blissful Labor, Difficult Postpartum
- Jane describes her first birth as unprepared, medicated, and blissful during labor but traumatic in postpartum.
- She experienced catheter problems, inability to pee, poor breastfeeding latch, pelvic prolapse, and prolonged recovery that changed her life.
Postpartum Should Be Protected Recovery Time
- Jane learned that many cultures treat postpartum as a protected healing period with rituals and nourishment.
- This realization reframed postpartum as recovery needing planning, not just an afterthought.
Pick A Provider Who Supports Your Goals
- Find a care provider who supports your birth preferences and ask direct questions about interventions and risks.
- Engage actively with your provider to feel empowered and informed about choices.
