Ep 283: Alexa’s Birth Story - A Routine Checkup With a Surprise Ending

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

I’ve said it many times: the only predictable thing about birth is that it’s unpredictable. But you can absolutely navigate that unpredictability by being prepared - which is exactly what Alexa did. After what she calls a “smooth pregnancy,” things took some surprising twists and turns which ended in a cesarean birth.

At 35 weeks, her husband noticed she was unusually swollen and urged her to visit the doctor. What was supposed to be a checkup turned into delivery day! It was determined that she actually did have preeclampsia and, though at first she hoped she would be able to spend a couple more weeks on bed rest waiting, her baby had different plans.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

Why being pregnant alongside friends made a difference for Alexa
When she decided to start looking for a doula and how she made her decision
How Alexa and her family initially reacted to her swelling /// What signs of swelling Alexa experienced before her diagnosis
What steps her husband took after noticing her swelling
Why Alexa was hospitalized after her checkup
When Alexa learned her baby was breech and how it changed the birth plan
What factors led to Alexa’s C-section
What it was like giving birth where her husband works
What challenges Alexa faced during recovery
Which support systems helped Alexa through postpartum depression

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0:00.0	I've said it many times.
0:02.3	The only predictable thing about birth is that it is unpredictable.
0:06.8	But you can absolutely navigate that unpredictability.
0:11.0	In this birth story episode, you're going to hear how Alexa navigated a healthy pregnancy
0:16.2	that turned to severe preoclemsia and a cesarian birth.
0:25.6	Okay. turn to severe preeclampsia and a cesarian birth. Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:29.4	If you're having a baby in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system that too often takes
0:34.0	away power from women over what happens in their own bodies. I'm Dr. Nicole
0:38.7	Calloway Rankins, a practicing board certified OBGYN, who's had the privilege of helping
0:43.3	well over a thousand babies into this world. I've been a doctor for over 20 years, and I'm here
0:48.2	to help you take back your power, advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful pregnancy
0:53.6	and birth that you deserve.
0:55.5	This podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
1:00.0	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
1:04.5	Now let's get to it.
1:07.3	Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but your inbox doesn't have to be.
1:12.0	The Birth with Power Brief is my free weekly newsletter with expert tips, real talk, and support you can actually use.
1:22.1	No pressure, no preachy advice, just a breath of fresh air in your inbox every Thursday. Come join me at
1:30.9	Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email. Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast.
1:37.9	This is episode number 283, whether it is your first time listening or you've been here for a while.
1:45.2	I'm so glad you're spending some time with me today. In this first story episode, we have Alexa. Alexa is a new mom to
1:51.1	Ezra. She works part-time, but her main job is to stay home with their little guy while her husband
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