71: A Dancer-Trainer’s Waterbirth & Pelvic Recovery

Birth Matters

When Evelyn & James conceive their baby, they have no idea they’ll be giving birth during a pandemic. As a dancer and trainer, she even keeps touring for a while with her dance company and teaching Pilates classes for part of pregnancy and just before Covid gets real. Once the pandemic hits, they decide to abruptly leave NYC to be closer to Evelyn’s family to give birth down in Houston, never thinking that it might just be a permanent move away from NYC. Ultimately, they decide to give birth at a freestanding birthing center, not wanting to give birth in a hospital given the risks of Covid-19, and then they have a postdates waterbirth supported by doulas, her husband and midwives. Evelyn and James share their son's birth story today but then Evelyn also shares a bit about her postpartum healing journey, and describes some of the work she’s doing now to virtually support pregnant and postpartum parents as a physical trainer.
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