Birth can be wonderfully unpredictable. In this Community Birth Story episode, Deb sits down with Eyal Meir, an IBCLC and prenatal and postpartum nutritionist, to hear the incredible story of her second birth—from arriving at triage to meeting her baby just minutes later. Eyal reflects on how this pregnancy differed from her first, how prior birth experience shaped her mindset, and the surprising ways preparation showed up when labor moved much faster than expected.
Together, they explore the role of prenatal yoga and childbirth education in building confidence, the power of trusting your body, and what postpartum recovery has looked like the second time around. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or wondering how a subsequent birth may be different, Eyal’s story is a reassuring reminder that while birth can unfold unexpectedly, preparation and self-trust can help you meet the moment with confidence.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How a second pregnancy and birth can feel different from the first
- An incredibly fast labor and birth experience
- The role of childbirth education and prenatal yoga in labor
- Building confidence and trusting your body during birth
- Navigating postpartum recovery with two children
- How professional knowledge influenced Eyal’s birth and postpartum experience
- Encouragement for parents preparing for labor
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About Eyal:
Eyal Meir is a mother of two, including her four-year-old daughter, Dori, and five-month-old Goni. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has spent the past six years supporting families with breastfeeding, infant feeding, and prenatal and postpartum nutrition. Through her work, she is passionate about helping parents feel informed, nourished, and confident throughout their parenting journey.
Connect with Eyal:
Instagram: @Eyal_meir
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Community Birth Story: She Went to a Routine Appointment- and Left with a Baby! with Elena Santoro
- Community Birth Story: When Labor Moves Quickly with Rachel Eisman
- Community Birth Story: Making Peace With a Birth That Didn’t Go As Planned with Nitzan Auz
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