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In this episode of Birth Uncensored, we dive into Dr. Cindy’s second birth story with her daughter Vienna. This episode continues from part one where she talks about her first daughter’s uncensored birth story and delves deeper into the emotional and physical experiences of childbirth. In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Cindy discuss Cindy’s desire for a free or unassisted birth, managing expectations during labor, and dealing with unforeseen circumstances amidst a pandemic.

Key Points Discussed:

• Desire for Free Birth: Dr. Cindy wanted to attempt an unassisted birth at home with midwife support post-delivery.
• Psychological Impact: Melissa raises questions about whether wanting a free birth affected Dr. Cindy psychologically during labor.
• Prenatal Mental Health Challenges: Contrasts between first and second pregnancies are highlighted, especially regarding mental health struggles due to relationship with partner, addiction, mother’s cancer journey and global pandemic restrictions.
• Labour Starts with a Punch: Dr. Cindy shares how she was woken up by a “cervical punch” sensation signaling the start of labor which led to a fast and furious birth experience.
• Surrendering Control: Dr. Cindy emphasizes the importance of letting go amid chaos in life circumstances that mirrored her birthing process.
• The Speedy Delivery: Details on how quickly everything progressed once active labor started leading up to an almost immediate transition phase.
• Post-Birth Reflections: Melissa and Dr. Cindy discuss feelings immediately following delivery including shock and awe; also touches upon having more time before transitioning would have been preferred.
• Midwife Arrival Post-Birth: What areas did Dr. Cindy wish she approached differently

Memorable Moments:

1. Prenatal anxiety & depression: Dr. Cindy experienced prenatal depression/anxiety during pregnancy amidst partner’s addiction concerns and mother undergoing cancer treatment.
2. Water Breaking & Intense Labor: Describes being woken by sharp pain followed by water breaking; things escalated rapidly thereafter leading straight into active labor without much respite or preparation time.
3. Free Birthing Reality vs Expectation: Dr. Cindy had envisioned a certain type of birthing experience but had to adapt quickly due to circumstances beyond control such as rapid progression of labor stages.
4. Motherhood Bonding Post-Delivery: Touching moment when Dr. Cindy’s mother arrives shortly after grandchild's birth creating intimate family bonding.
5. Big Sister Meets Baby Sister: Sweet interaction is shared where Valencia meets her newborn sister
6. What’s in a name?: Dr. Cindy explains why she chose ‘Lotus’ as Vienna’s middle name and its significance

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