Ep169: Meghan’s Birth Story - A Feminine Birthing Experience

This episode is being brought to you by Ellement prenatal supplements. I talk a lot about how all birth is natural and having a cesarean is no exception. I’ve had two myself, after all. Today’s guest, Meghan, opted for a semi elective gentle cesarean. In this episode she gets into what that looked like for her and why she made the decisions she did. Now, Meghan’s birth story takes place in Texas. During her pregnancy she had a scare with a potential genetic issue. Her story brings into sharp focus how Roe v. Wade can directly impact the safety of birthing people and the decisions families are able to make. If you want to help, please support reputable organizations.   In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -What a semi elective gentle cesarean is -Why Meghan chose to switch care teams early on and how it impacted her delivery -Why she encourages that everyone get an amnio (amniocentesis) if they want to - it’s pretty simple -Why she leaned towards a c-section from the outset -How she and her doctor made a birth plan together -How Meghan and her husband chose to incorporate working with a doula   --- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode166 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz Our Sponsors: * Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE * Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/DRNICOLE * Head to AvocadoMattress.com today and save up to ten percent on certified organic mattresses. Dream of Better – for you and the planet. - https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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