Each episode one mum tells us about their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey in Japan. From pregnancy syptoms, to C-sections, home births, premature deliveries and postpartum depression, this is a collection of stories aimed at other mums living away from home ❀
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Each episode one mum tells us about their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey in Japan. From pregnancy syptoms, to C-sections, home births, premature deliveries and postpartum depression, this is a collection of stories aimed at other mums living away from home ❀
#10 | Cheska - We gave birth to TWINS in Tokyo! Severe morning sickness, planned c-section, NICU
Birth Stories of Japan
45 minutes 2 seconds
2 years ago
#10 | Cheska - We gave birth to TWINS in Tokyo! Severe morning sickness, planned c-section, NICU
On this latest episode we speak with Cheska, originally from London, who speaks about her experience giving birth to her twins in Tokyo.
Being a multiple pregnancy, she was told throughout her entire journey that it was a high-risk pregnancy. Because of this, sometimes 'medical experience' trumped her voice, which caused some stress. With COVID restrictions still in place it wasn't until her husband Shinan (Japanese) stepped in and wrote a letter on their behalf that she felt like her wishes were heard.
Shinan also joins us on this episode and speaks about the effects that the pregnancy had on him, seeing his wife like this & also financially as twins means "double the price", literally.
Their story is one of strength, joy & love.
Thank you so much Cheska for sharing your story xx
Birthcare facilities:
+ Red Cross, Tokyo
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Show notes:
For FB groups type 'Tokyo Babies + season +year
'Fertility drugs for follicle growth
Severe morning sickness
High CRP levelsMucus plug
Tokyo Doula support - Steph
Breech baby
Delayed birth
Twins, reincarnation, NICU, mama guilt, hospital costs.
You can find Cheska @cheskaharris on IG or join our FB group 'Birth Stories of Japan' to chat with her in our forum there.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Opening
04:36 - Intro
05:20- Getting pregnant
08:07 - Pregnancy
20:53 - Birth story
32:50 - Postpartum recovery
36:40 - Costs
39:41 - Bottle time
43:49 - Outro
Birth Stories of Japan
Each episode one mum tells us about their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey in Japan. From pregnancy syptoms, to C-sections, home births, premature deliveries and postpartum depression, this is a collection of stories aimed at other mums living away from home ❀
