Ep 205: Chelsea’s Birth Story - Being Informed and Advocating for Yourself

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 25 April 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

It’s a good thing Chelsea is a lawyer because she had to defend herself all through labor. She did a lot of research and was incredibly prepared for her birth. However, when she asked informed questions her doctors were impatient and annoyed instead of giving her the attention she needed. After her water broke, a doctor literally didn't believe her until she saw the ultrasound to prove it.

As a Black woman, Chelsea’s biggest fear was dying in childbirth. The way her doctors dismissed her concerns is exactly why it is so dangerous to be Black in the maternal healthcare system. Despite being mistreated and nothing going according to plan, she has now gone through counseling and is feeling proud of her birth.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

-How she prepared for her birth

-What made her favorite doctor so special

-How she managed several days of contractions at home

-How some of her doctors were dismissive of her concerns

-How long she labored without pain medication before being induced

-What her attitude was towards pain

-How she felt rushed into her c-section by her doctor

-What ultimately convinced Chelsea to opt for a cesarean

-Why it’s important to think about alternatives to your preferred birth

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0:00.0	This is a great birth story episode with Chelsea, where she shares how she was really able to
0:06.3	advocate for herself during her birth.
0:14.3	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:18.8	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's, board-certified OBGYN, who's been in
0:23.2	practice for nearly 15 years. I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world,
0:30.1	and I'm here to help you be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy
0:36.1	in birth. Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.
0:43.5	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr.nacle rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
0:48.5	Now let's get to it.
0:53.6	Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but your inbox doesn't have to be.
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1:06.0	you can actually use.
1:08.6	No pressure, no preachy advice, just a breath of fresh air in your inbox
1:14.6	every Thursday. Come join me at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email. Hello there. Welcome
1:22.7	to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 205, whether you are a new listener or a
1:30.0	returning listener. I am so glad that you are spending some of your time with me today.
1:34.9	In today's episode of the podcast, we have Chelsea. Chelsea is the first time mom. She and her husband
1:39.5	live in Atlanta. They're both born and raised in Georgia. She works as a criminal defense attorney,
1:46.6	but in her pre-baby free time, she liked to bake and roller skate. As a black woman, Chelsea's
1:53.3	biggest fear was dying in childbirth. I hear that very commonly, actually. So she set out to
1:59.1	learn all that she could to best support herself in a hospital
2:03.2	setting. Now in the end, nothing went according to plan. However, her birth education allowed her
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