Endometriosis is a silent epidemic – affecting more than 1 in 10 women in their childbearing years. This incurable, painful disease takes an average of 10 years to be diagnosed. Endometriosis occurs when the uterine lining grows outside the uterus and can only be confirmed by surgery. Main symptoms include severe cramps, heavy periods, pelvic or abdominal pain during your period, back or leg pain, pain during intercourse, stomach problems such as bleeding or nausea, painful urination or defecation , infertility, fatigue or depression. Less common symptoms include shortness of breath or shoulder pain. Red flags include going to the ER for pain, if you have to get up in the middle of the night to change your pad or tampon or if you consistently miss work or school on your period, you should talk to your doctor about possible endometriosis. There is a genetic link – if your mother has endometriosis, you are 7 times more likely to develop it.
Emily Sutton shares her personal story of pain and success in her endometriosis journey. Emily and her husband Michael battled infertility through many methods and treatments. Following years of frustration and heartache, the couple successfully conceived through their second embryo transfer (IVF). After months of preparing for a natural birth through Hypnobirthing and meditation, Emily had a beautiful, drug-free hospital birth, giving birth to a healthy baby girl!
Emily Sutton Bio
Emily Sutton is an Emmy-award winning meteorologist in Oklahoma City. His storm chasing gained national recognition by CNN, MSNBC, The New Yorker and Famous Mechanics. She is passionate about raising awareness about endometriosis and Science, Technology, Education, Arts and Math (STEAM). Emily and her firefighter husband, Michael, have been married for 7 years and are the proud parents of their baby girl, Ginny, and their bulldog, Winnie.
You can find Emily on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads and Tiktok: @ emilyrsutton
YouTube: @emilyrsuttonweather
Resources
Most helpful for Endometriosis:
Most helpful during Pregnancy:
- “Babies” on Netflix
- Baby Center and What to Expect Apps
- Gentlebirth and MotherBoard Apps
- Spinning Baby website
- Birth Hour Podcast
- Evidence Based Birth Podcast
- Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast and Instagram
- Taking over Cara Babies Instagram
- Serenity Life Doula Instagram
- Books: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson, Mother May’s Guide to Childbirthing, Hypnobirthing
- Funniest Baby on the Block Video
- The Science Baby on TikTok – incredible
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