Birth stories with a side of tornadoes and frozen peas. (Ep.11)

Show notes and sneak peek

Just when you think they reached the pinnacle of vulnerability in sharing about their water breaking and wearing homemade diapers, Kori and Laura share birth stories - with tornadoes and doula details! Episode 11 - listen in!

Kori and Laura take their vulnerability a step further - from sharing about pregnancy to birth stories and what we did with our placentas. Two different, yet chaotic birth stories (one almost didn’t make it and one got sent home due to failed induction) and our subsequent plans that involved scheduled c-sections and vasectomies for our partner, respectively. Laura shares a trait in common with Shakira, how things went sideways with her first child’s delivery and Kori discusses how her dad - a doctor - saved the day and the importance of getting your vehicle ready for the journey to the hospital. Kori also mentions a historic tornado that coincided with the birth of her second child, encourages folks to consider a doula to support you through your birthing journey (particularly for women of color as we reflect on the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality for Black women in America and reflect on the news story related to the 4x100 relay team), and shares a poignant exchange she had with a doctor. We end with an encouragement for everyone - regardless of how you relate to pregnancy and birth - childbearing does not define your value!

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Episode 11 Full Episode

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Kori: Thank you for listening to Pushing Past Polite We encourage you to go deeper in your trusted spaces or find new space for good conversation. You'll find content to help you get started on our social media channels. 

Laura: We're at Pushing Past Polite on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. 

Kori: Pushing Past Polite is an independent podcast with Kori and Laura from Just Educators.

Laura: Our cover art was designed by Rachel Welsh De Iga of De Iga Designs, and our audio is produced by Keith at Headset Media. Until next time, don't get stuck talking about the weather. Push past polite. 

Kori: See you next time.