Birth Story with Nelly Zumbo

Nelly Zumbo’s Fertility Journey

Nelly Zumbo, married to Adriano Zumbo, always dreamed of becoming a mother. However, her path to motherhood was not straightforward. For three long years, Nelly faced fertility challenges that made her dream seem almost unattainable. This struggle to conceive was marked by numerous attempts with various methods, including acupuncture, herbal treatments, and consultations with naturopaths, all to no avail. Nelly reports the emotional toll as she watched friends celebrate their own pregnancies while her desire to become a mother remained unfulfilled.

Nelly Zumbo’s IVF Journey

After three years of trying naturally to conceive, Nelly and Adriano decided to pursue IVF. Their first attempt ended in failure, adding to their emotional toll. However, their second round of IVF was successful, and Nelly finally became pregnant. Nelly reports her journey through IVF was a challenge, both mentally and physically, with the hormones and the stress of the process taking a significant toll. Nelly describes the IVF journey as a huge struggle, but ultimately, it brought the joy they had been yearning for when they discovered they were expecting their son, Maximus.

Nelly Zumbo’s Birth Story

Nelly’s pregnancy was challenging from the beginning. She suffered from severe morning sickness throughout and at 25 weeks, experienced a haemorrhage that led to her hospitalisation. Nelly had to go on bed rest to ensure Maximus’s safety and at 32 weeks, her waters broke, leading to another hospital stay. Despite these complications, Nelly went into labour 10 days later. Her labour lasted 24 hours and as she was surrounded by a supportive group of women, including her mother, sister, and friends, Nelly delivered Maximus. The immediate postnatal period required Maximus to stay in the NICU due to his premature birth and low weight.

Nelly Zumbo’s Motherhood Journey

Despite the challenges of her pregnancy and birth, Nelly Zumbo now revels in motherhood. Maximus is a bundle of health and joy, bringing immense happiness to Nelly and Adriano. Nelly describes motherhood as everything she hoped for and more, even though it comes with its own set of challenges. The love she has for her son makes every difficult moment worthwhile. Reflecting on her journey, Nelly advises other women trying to conceive to remain hopeful and kind to themselves. She emphasises the importance of support and gratitude throughout the journey. Nelly’s story is a testament to resilience and the profound joy that comes from achieving a long-cherished dream of motherhood.

** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Links:

• Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
• Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
• Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
• FitNest Mama Website
• Instagram @fitnestmama
• Nelly Zumbo’s Instagram: @nelly.zumbo

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