Ep 222: Rachel’s Birth Story - A Quick Unmedicated Birth After Choosing Induction

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 29 August 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

It’s not very often we get to speak to someone who plans for an induction. But when Rachel’s husband only had TWO DAYS of parental leave and was assigned an out-of-town position, induction was the perfect solution!

What she wanted was an unmedicated birth preferably without Pitocin and incredibly that’s what she got! However, it wasn’t by accident. Rachel refers to herself as “type A” and she was very, very prepared (including taking The Birth Preparation Course!). All of her planning paid off because she was able to give birth with her husband at her side and they’ve even gone on to have a second baby since. You’re going to love this story!

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

What a preconception consultation is and how it helped Rachel
Why she thinks we should abandon the term “morning sickness”
How she struggled with self-blaming thoughts after an accidental fall at 7 months
What made the birth plan class so much more valuable to her than a generic birth wish sheet
Why she wanted an unmedicated birth
How she knew it was time to push
What makes her feel like postpartum parents are being underserved

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Transcript

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0:00.0	You are really going to love this birth story episode with Rachel.
0:09.7	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:14.2	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's, a board-certified OBGYN who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
0:22.5	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
0:29.6	to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth. Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only,
0:35.8	and is not a substitute for medical advice.
0:38.8	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
0:43.5	Now let's get to it.
0:49.4	Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth?
0:54.5	The Birth with Power Brief is my free weekly email that gives you a fun pregnancy fact,
1:02.3	one mind set shift, and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm.
1:09.7	It's like having me in your corner cheering you on every Thursday.
1:14.8	Don't miss it. Head to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today.
1:21.5	Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 22, whether this is your first time tuning in or you
1:31.0	are a return listener. I'm grateful that you're spending some of your time with me today.
1:35.6	In today's episode, we have Rachel. Rachel is Mom to Bennett and Baby Dean, as well as their
1:41.3	dog scout. The best thing that happened to Rachel was becoming a mother.
1:46.4	She's in the field of education.
1:47.9	She loves the work that she does.
1:49.6	And her husband, Bobby, is a physician.
1:52.2	He is in his third year of his internal medicine residency.
1:56.0	So you know they stay super busy.
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