# 080 - Lydia | PCOS, miscarriage, letrozole, consultant lead care, private hospital, GBS, reflexology, ARM, 2nd degree tear

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Podcast: [Birth Tales](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birth-tales-6594383)
Published: 2026-03-12T08:35:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3267

## Resource

In this episode Lydia shares her journey into motherhood. After a difficult start conceiving, she very sadly miscarried her first pregnancy and talks about how that loss affected her emotionally when she became pregnant again. Lydia shares the many ways she prepared for birth, including how valuable she found listening to a wide variety of birth stories, and describes her experience of consultant-lead care within a private hospital. After a few sweeps and a very special reflexology treatment, Lydia's labour began at nearly 41 weeks and she gave birth to her baby with the wonderful support of her husband and sister, who was also heavily pregnant at the time. This is such an empowering birth story, so if you're in need of a little encouragement and positivity ahead of your own birth, you're going to love this episode. The Birth Prep Bundle: https://sincere-union-68693.myflodesk.com/zkj6c4q686 FREE Birth Prep Session: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-introduction-to-hypnobirthing-online-event-tickets-1983947889544?aff=oddtdtcreator Lydia's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_lydslife/ My website: www.serenalouth.com My IG: https://www.instagram.com/serenalouth/ Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or midwifery advice. It should not be used as a substitute for professional care or guidance. Always seek advice from your midwife, doctor, or other qualified health provider regarding your individual circumstances. The views and experiences shared in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and may not be suitable for everyone. Any opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast host. While we aim to provide accurate and up-t…

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