Untold Stories - When Birth Doesn't Go As Planned

Some stories remind us that no amount of planning can prepare you for what birth can bring.

In this month’s Untold Story, Taylor Small shares an experience that changed course in an instant. Taylor is a Connector with CelebrateOne and, like many first-time moms, she thought she understood what to expect. Instead, she found herself facing sudden complications, medical emergencies, and moments filled with fear and uncertainty.

Her story is a powerful reminder that even when you work in this space, even when you think you know birth, trauma can still unfold without warning. It also underscores how essential it is for care teams to communicate clearly and surround families with compassion at every step.

Watch Taylor’s Untold Story:

Content warning: This video includes experiences of birth trauma, medical emergencies, and a newborn’s NICU stay.

This video continues Untold Stories: Journeys of Resilience and Hope, CelebrateOne’s six-month series sharing real experiences of pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

Each story lifts up the importance of listening, clarity, and support for families because every parent deserves to be heard and understood.

New episodes release on the first Friday of each month, culminating in a panel event in March 2026.

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Contact POEM (Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms) for support with pregnancy or postpartum mental health challenges: mhaohio.org/poem or call 614-315-8989.

Reach out to the Wright’s Way Foundation to get support with navigating the emotional, financial, and medical challenges of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): https://divasinbusiness.wixsite.com/wrightsway/projects