Military Birth Talk
Military Birth Talk features birth stories from service members, spouses, veterans, and providers, all told through the unique lens of birthing in the military. Birth is a profound, unforgettable experience leaving a lifelong imprint on our hearts. For military families and service members, giving birth and parenting in our community presents its own unique, challenging, and empowering realities--giving birth alone or in a foreign country, navigating Tricare during miscarriage or infertility obstacles, or being on Active Duty without the option to birth outside of the hospital are just a few of the realities we may face. By sharing our stories, we hope to increase transparency and information for fellow military families, providers, and policy makers. Tune in each Thursday for a new episode.
Military Birth Talk is a project of the Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum Coalition. To learn more, please visit www.MBRNPC.org.
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Military Birth Talk
54. Navy Pilot Jacque Talks Pregnancy Loss, Homebirth, and the Importance of Not "Outsourcing Your Power" During Pregnancy
In the first episode of Season 4 of Military Birth Talk, Lieutenant Jacqueline McCrory shares her journey through pregnancies and births as an active duty Navy pilot. Jackie recounts meeting her husband at the Naval Academy, their careers as pilots, and managing dual military duties while starting a family. She discusses the challenges of multiple miscarriages during an operational tour, the shift to more holistic methods to improve fertility, and her eventual successful pregnancy. Jackie reflects on switching from an OB to a midwife and choosing a home birth, as well as the differences in care between the two models. Her story touches on navigating pregnancy loss, the importance of having supportive commands, and advocating for one's birth choices within the military.
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