Ep 225: Meg’s Birth Story - A Successful Vaginal Birth After Cesarean and an Unexpected Water Birth

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

When Meg was already trying for the ambitious goal of an unmedicated VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), the hospital didn't think she could also have a water birth. But she proved them wrong when she gave birth in the tub.

Her first baby was breech. Despite trying everything she could to turn her, she was unable to and in the end had a c-section. Even though the birth went well, she was disappointed that she didn't have the experience she wanted. Even though she knew there was a chance it wouldn’t work out, she decided to try for a VBAC on her second birth. In this incredible birth story you’ll hear all about how her birth wishes came true.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

What about Meg’s first birth made her want a VBAC
What lead to her first birth being a cesarean
How hypnobirthing helped her access the trauma from her c-section
When she went into labor for her second birth
What comfort measures she used during her unmedicated birth
How she combined instinct and what she learned from childbirth education to successfully deliver her baby vaginally
How she managed to have a water birth despite the hospital’s doubts

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0:00.0	This is a wonderful birth story episode of a triumphant V-back.
0:10.9	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:15.5	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's, a board-certified OBGYN who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
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1:22.2	Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 225, whether you are a new listener or a returning listener. I'm so glad you're spending some time with me today. In today's episode, we have Meg. Meg is a mother of two, a daughter and a son, and she feels lucky to stay at home with them while also working part-time as a nab-time
1:45.8	warrior. After giving birth to her first child via a scheduled cesarean due to breach position,
1:52.8	Meg hoped, prayed, and prepared for a V-back the second time around, and V-back is
1:58.7	vaginal birth after Cesarian. Now Now after her water broke, a delayed start to
2:03.7	labor, a few necessary interventions, and then advocating against more interventions,
2:11.6	Meg's body kicked into gear and her birth story ends in a surprise water birth, V-back. Yes, you're going to hear all about that
2:19.7	today. Meg's goal in sharing her story is to encourage you to banish any fear that you may feel
2:27.9	from past experiences. She wants to encourage folks to speak up for yourself and then dare to hope for a be back.
2:36.8	Now, I know that I say this every episode.
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