The birth story, the hospital stay, and what the plan looked like versus what actually happened.
The plan, the long hours, and the moment everything changed - written for parents who might face the same turn.
What each stage is, how long it can run, and what it actually feels like.
Timing, effect on baby, and the bed-rest part nobody mentions.
Vitamin K, PKU, hearing screen - the first-hours checklist, demystified.
Peanut ball, birth ball, and what to request before you need it.
The gut microbiome angle - what the research says, minus the fear-mongering.
Once you’re home, this thread continues in Postpartum.