KEY TOPICS: 2 births, natural deliveries, miscarriage, induction, nuchal cord, positivity
In this episode we're meeting babies born to Claire Hernandez and her husband, in the noughties: 2004 & 2009. This is a very strong, loving family unit!
Claire was fortunate to become pregnant soon after the couple began trying to start their family, and had what she describes as a 'textbook' pregnancy. Her morning sickness eased off in the second trimester, and Claire spontaneously went into labour before her due date. Their son arrived quite quickly with a natural delivery, and she speaks movingly about how it felt to hold her baby for the first time. Claire describes her feeding journey transitioning from breast to bottle, and a straightforward start to parenting. Sadly a few years later, the couple experienced a miscarriage in the first trimester, which came as a complete shock after their previous successful pregnancy. She speaks eloquently about the mix of emotions involved, and the support of family and friends.
The following year Claire experienced another textbook pregnancy, and speaks about her positive mindset throughout. This time the baby was induced, and Claire remembers a longer, more intense labour with her daughter's cord wrapped around her neck. She was delivered safely, and Claire was able to go home the same day and settle into life as a family of four. She describes her toddler son responding well to his new sibling.
We chat about family dynamics and efforts to keep things fair when parenting two, as well as the impact of the pandemic when her kids were just starting and finishing secondary school. This episode concludes with a reflection on the positives of her parenting journey and Claire's hopes for her children's futures. She's very proud of her family, and I'm very grateful to Claire for sharing her Gibraltar Birth Stories (Recorded May 2025).
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