Podcast: Two Mothers - Susanna Did a Questionable Stunt During Her Wife's Delivery: "Is It Allowed?"
In a recent podcast episode, Finnish couple Ella Rosti and Susanna Silvander-Rosti share their childbirth experiences, highlighting a humorous and questionable moment when Susanna experimented with nitrous oxide during Ella's delivery.
In the latest episode of their podcast, 'Kaksi äitiä' ('Two Mothers'), Ella Rosti and Susanna Silvander-Rosti discuss the challenges and experiences surrounding childbirth, particularly focusing on Ella's recent delivery of their fourth child. The episode reveals personal and poignant details, especially considering the medical issues that prompted the induction of labor at 38 weeks due to Ella's gestational diabetes and complications from a previous pregnancy that ended tragically with the loss of their child. This background sets the stage for an emotional yet informative narrative about their journey through parenthood.
During the delivery, Ella utilized a TENS machine and nitrous oxide for pain relief, but what adds humor to the episode is Susanna's candid admission that she also tried the nitrous oxide herself. The light-hearted exchange between the couple raises questions about the appropriateness of such actions in a medical context. Susanna jokingly wonders whether it was permissible to test the gas herself while supporting her wife in labor, leading to laughter and a sense of camaraderie as they navigate the complexities of parenthood together.
This podcast not only sheds light on the realities of childbirth for LGBTQ+ families but also touches on themes of humor and support in challenging situations. As the couple reflects on their experiences, they offer insights that might resonate with other parents and expectant families, fostering a sense of community and understanding among listeners who may face similar questions and circumstances in their own lives.