To share her birth story today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Emily Silver. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Emily is 34 year old PYC alumni and Kindergarten teacher on the Upper West Side. She went to school at SUNY Brockport with majors in Dance and Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, and earned her Masters at Hunter College for Early Childhood Education.
Emily’s story is a lesson in recognizing your needs, prioritizing yourself, allowing birth to switch its course, and how valuable a well-gathered support team is. Enjoy this inspiring birth story.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How pregnancy became one of the calmest transitions of her life
- How gathering a strong support team shaped her experience and how her team helped her stay mentally flexible in the birth process
- Emily’s feelings around when, after 5 hours of pushing, the conversation shifted toward interventions
- What made the cesarean feel like the right decision for her at that point
- What Emily has learned about herself in the postpartum phase and as a new parent
- One final tip or piece of advice Emily would like to offer new and expectant parents
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About Emily:
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Emily is 34 year old PYC alumni! She went to school at SUNY Brockport with majors in Dance and Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, and earned her Masters at Hunter College for Early Childhood Education. She currently teaches Kindergarten on the Upper West Side and lives in Harlem with her husband.
Connect with Emily:
IG: @esilver227
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