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Ep 261: Nicole’s Birth Story - The Line Between Pain and Suffering
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Sometimes a “beautiful” birth doesn’t mean getting what you wanted - it means making the right decisions for yourself along the way. After being stuck at 5 cm for TWELVE HOURS, Nicole decided that it was time to change course. I’ll give away that she did have a vaginal birth, but it was nothing like she planned or anticipated.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
- Why Nicole eventually agreed to a low dose of pitocin
- What happened when the pitocin was increased
- Whether or not her water broke
- How her partner supported the decision to get an epidural
- What made her so happy with the anesthesiologist
- How quickly she progressed after the epidural
- Why doctors were concerned about her baby’s heart rate
- How a lactation consultant helped with breastfeeding issues
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Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode261
Check out The Birth Preparation Course
Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way
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* Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/DRNICOLE
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322 episodes
Manage episode 421910602 series 2787115
Sometimes a “beautiful” birth doesn’t mean getting what you wanted - it means making the right decisions for yourself along the way. After being stuck at 5 cm for TWELVE HOURS, Nicole decided that it was time to change course. I’ll give away that she did have a vaginal birth, but it was nothing like she planned or anticipated.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
- Why Nicole eventually agreed to a low dose of pitocin
- What happened when the pitocin was increased
- Whether or not her water broke
- How her partner supported the decision to get an epidural
- What made her so happy with the anesthesiologist
- How quickly she progressed after the epidural
- Why doctors were concerned about her baby’s heart rate
- How a lactation consultant helped with breastfeeding issues
--
Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode261
Check out The Birth Preparation Course
Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com
* Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/DRNICOLE
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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