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Aug 2022
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(#245) OUR BIRTH STORY (Part One)

KATHRIN ZENKINA
About this episode

Today Brennan and I talk about part one of the birth of our son, Orion O’Keefe. In this episode, you will learn about the first 30 hours of my labor. We also talk about how my home birth turned into a hospital birth. So without further ado, sit back, relax and push play. 

Brennan O'Keefe is the co-owner, Chief Financial Officer of Manifestation, and Kathrin Zenkina's husband! Alongside Kathrin, Brennan has spent the last 5 years helping build Manifestation Babe into the multi-million-dollar company it is today. 

In this episode, we talk all about the first 30 hours of my labor! Please be sure to tag me @manifestationbabe on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word If you or someone you know has benefited from this episode! I am curious to hear all about your experience. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes to receive a free manifestation hypnosis. Just screenshot it before submitting it and email it to my team at hello@manifestationbabe.com and I will see you in the next episode.

In This Episode You Will Learn :

About my birth team (3:17)

About my active labor (24:00)

What happened when Abby checked how far along I was (41:05)

What were the exercises from h*ll? (44:26)

Questions We Answer: 

How my labor began? (6:37)

How to use combs during labor? (14:12)

What is the role of the partner during labor (25:11)

What happened when I was ready to push? (34:06)

What was my birth team's plan for me after 25 hours of labor? (52:45)

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