After three IUIs with the last resulting in a chemical pregnancy, Makayla braced herself for the next steps of her infertility journey. To her surprise, she and her husband conceived naturally just one month later.
From her very first appointment, she fiercely advocated for an intervention free birth. Much to her surprise, she felt very supported by the providers she saw early on. Unfortunately, towards the end of her pregnancy, a mix of anxiety and pressure from providers/MFM lead Makayla to be induced. What she thought would be an easy, second labor turned into another long and challenging 40-hour induction. Thankfully, with the support of her husband, wonderful nurse, and resident doctor, she powered through and Rhys arrived in the early hours of May 25th.
Makayla also shares her postpartum experience as a second-time mom.
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Makayla Field Bio
Makayla lives in Connecticut with her husband, two boys, and their dog. She switched careers during maternity leave and now manages an early childhood education non-profit on a local college campus. Since her only free time is her commute to work, Makayla’s “hobby” is listening to podcasts. Makayla’s breastfeeding/postpartum experiences and The Birth Hour community have inspired her so much that she hopes to one day pursue a career in lactation. You can find Makayla in the Patreon Facebook group or on Instagram @mrf_xo
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