69 | A Spectrum of Risks, A Spectrum of Love - Natasha Nelson

Tash joined us on the podcast to share the birth of her first daughter Paris. Getting to her birth did take some time for Tash and her husband, as they navigated fertility issues and a miscarriage before her pregnancy with Paris. She describes it as being hard from the beginning and with an unexpected twist as at 16 weeks, results from their genetic testing had a high probability that their child would have a genetic disorder.

At 26 weeks, Tash began having Braxton hicks and, at 36 weeks, started having prodromal labor. As time continued to past, Tash consulted with their doula, and she and her husband focused on helping their baby girl earthside. She suggested positional changes, long walks, lunges, movement, and all the twerking. Labor began progressing, arriving at the hospital, Tash stayed in alignment with her birth vision. With a good twerk playlist, hip squeezes, counter pressure from her husband, and the support of her birth team, Paris was born.

Motherhood for Tash has required her to work through postpartum depression, discover a new Tash, and adjust to the highs and lows of supporting children diagnosed with Autism and also a potential diagnosis for herself. Tash is adamant that she is always true about her motherhood journey. Especially as a mother of two neurodiverse black girls, she wants to ensure that other mothers, especially those with a similar story, have an honest representation of what their journey may look like. You can continue to connect with Tash on Facebook, Instagram, or SupernovaMomma.com.