The Expat Birth Podcast

Author: Chandler Gilow

A podcast devoted to sharing stories and resources to empower families as they navigate pregnancy/birth/postpartum abroad.
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Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting

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Navigating an Unplanned C-section and a VBAC in Hungary + Adoption in Ethiopia
Episode 39
Thursday, 24 September, 2026

In this episode we discuss:-Unplanned C-section -VBAC-The benefits of having mom friends who have navigated birth in the city -The benefit of having a family member in the medical field to talk to-A 45 min commute to the hospital -Trusting your provider -Induction of labor -Having a baby during a flu epidemic-Navigating a postpartum stay in the hospital without support-Learning how to breastfeed from a book in the hospital -Limited pain management options -Strong community support -Flying back to see family -Mom flying over for the birth -An adoption journey while living and serving in Ethiopia