Ep 211: Monique’s Birth Story - Prioritizing Peace

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Monique thought she was going to have a vaginal birth with an epidural. She was scheduled to be induced just after 40 weeks but as it goes with labor, things took a bit of a turn and you’re going to hear about all those twists and turns in today’s birth story episode.

Being a recent transplant from Suriname in South America, she was still adjusting to a strange country when she got pregnant. Going into motherhood away from home meant she had to be extra prepared. She did a ton of research, hired doulas, and asked friends for help. Because of all the work she did to make sure she was supported, she had the beautiful birth she deserved.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

-Why Monique was concerned about pregnancy loss from the start

-What made birth customs in the U.S. different from those in Suriname

-Which resources she used to get very, VERY prepared for her birth

-What preferences she discussed with her doctor ahead of time

-How she made a plan to deal with her low pain tolerance

-How she used doulas intentionally and strategically to ease stress

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0:00.0	I have another great birth story episode for you. This time it is with Monique.
0:12.2	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a board
0:19.0	certified OBGYN who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
0:23.4	I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world, and I'm here to help you be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth.
0:35.1	Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute
0:39.7	for medical advice. Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
0:46.4	Now let's get to it.
0:51.4	Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but your inbox doesn't have to be.
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1:03.4	support you can actually use.
1:06.4	No pressure, no preachy advice, just a breath of fresh air in your inbox every Thursday.
1:13.9	Come join me at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email.
1:19.3	Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 211.
1:27.3	Whether this is your first time tuning in or you are a returning listener.
1:31.3	I am so glad that you're spending some of your time with me today.
1:36.3	In today's episode of the podcast, we have a birth story from Monique.
1:42.8	Monique is originally from Suriname, which is a country in South America, and in 2017, she moved to
1:50.6	St. Martin, where she lived and worked for 12 years.
1:56.0	In 2020, she moved to Tulasi, Alabama, where she married her husband, Wayne, and their daughter was added to the family in 2022.
2:06.6	Monique is an older first time mom. She was 41 when she had a miscarriage and then 42 at her first baby's birth.
2:14.6	She also had to deal with being in the U.S. for just a short period of time
2:20.4	when she got pregnant and getting acquainted with the U.S. culture and customs regarding
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