S4E8: Debriefing Twin Pregnancy Challenges and Strategies for When Pregnancy Gets Complicated  

Episode 8 August 21, 2024 00:17:56
S4E8: Debriefing Twin Pregnancy Challenges and Strategies for When Pregnancy Gets Complicated  
Black Single Mothers by Choice (SMCs)
S4E8: Debriefing Twin Pregnancy Challenges and Strategies for When Pregnancy Gets Complicated  

Aug 21 2024 | 00:17:56

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Show Notes

Join Aisha as she debrief's the challenges and experiences shared in last week's episode about SMCs (Single Mothers by Choice) and twin pregnancies. In this candid discussion, she revisits the medical complexities such as gestational diabetes and intrauterine growth restriction, personal stories of navigating these issues, and the emotional toll they take. Also covered are some practical strategies for balancing pregnancy with work, finances, and childcare. This episode offers invaluable insights and a support system for anyone going through similar experiences. Tune in, share with someone who could benefit, and be sure to join the conversation!

 

00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Twins Episode

00:52 Personal Pregnancy Experiences

01:08 Challenges of Gestational Diabetes

02:42 Inter Uterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

04:51 Impact on Daily Life and Work

09:35 Financial Considerations of Twin Pregnancies

11:25 Decisions Around Embryo Transfer

13:27 Physical and Mental Impact of Pregnancy

14:20 Epidural and Labor Experiences

16:06 Conclusion and Debrief

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