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In this heartfelt episode of the WIIM podcast, host Jessy Grossman returns from a three-month maternity leave to share her deeply personal and emotional journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and her unexpected time in the ICU. Jessy recounts the intense pain of passing a kidney stone just weeks before giving birth, and offers a candid look into her labor experience, including her decision to have a C-section. As she navigates the challenges of early motherhood, Jessy emphasizes the importance of sharing birth stories and offers support to other women in similar journeys.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:02 Podcast Updates and Maternity Leave

03:04 Personal Journey: Pregnancy and Labor

04:45 Sponsorship Message

05:44 Pregnancy Experience and Challenges

07:20 Labor and Delivery Story

22:30 C-Section and Birth

29:20 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two

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