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Ep. 206: Preeclampsia, Magnesium Toxicity, & a NICU Journey feat. Rachel
In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Rachel, a mom of two, to share her powerful and deeply layered story of navigating two very different pregnancies and births, both marked by moments of dismissal, fear, and intense advocacy.
Rachel’s first pregnancy shifted dramatically at 30 weeks when she developed severe high blood pressure and preeclampsia, leading to weeks of confusion, mixed messages, and ultimately an induction at 34 weeks.
Her experience left deep emotional imprints, including guilt, hypervigilance, and the grief of feeling disconnected from her…
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