Ep151: Brittany’s Birth Story - Whoa Mama That is One Long Labor

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Brittany had a pretty long labor. It lasted for over 36 hours before she had a cesarean. She was induced at 39 weeks and 4 days by her own choice and with the support of her doctor. However, as we all know, birth does not always go according to plan. After the first few hours she had dilated to 3-4cm, but an entire day later she had not progressed.

What sticks out to me in this story is the care team Brittany had around her. They listened to and communicated with her and did not push her in any direction. When it came time for her to undergo a c-section, the doula was allowed to be in the OR with her, something that doesn’t happen very often. Even though her son had to be taken to the NICU after birth, she and her husband were given the opportunity to hold him first. This birth story shows that it’s truly worth the effort to find the right care team for you.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

-Why it’s ok to choose a healthcare provider who you feel like you can relate to

-What made Brittany decide it was time to be induced

-What is placental abruption and how doctors detected it in Brittany’s case

-Why Brittany and her care team ultimately opted for a cesarean

-What the emotional impacts of feeding difficulties can be

-Why it’s so important to talk more about postpartum anxiety

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0:00.0	This is another great birth story episode and is brought to you today by Lansano.
0:12.0	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a board
0:18.8	certified OBGYN who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
0:23.1	I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world, and I'm here to help you
0:29.0	be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth. Quick note, this podcast
0:35.9	is for educational purposes only only and is not a substitute
0:39.5	for medical advice. Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
0:45.8	Now let's get to it.
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1:00.0	It's my free newsletter with trusted tips, mindset shifts, and birth prep strategies to help you feel calm and confident without doom scrolling for answers. Go to Dr.Nocle rankins.com
1:14.3	forward slash email and get on the list. Hello, hello, hello. Welcome to another episode of the
1:22.2	podcast. This is episode number 151. Thank you for being here with me today. So in today's birth story
1:30.3	episode, we have Brittany. Brittany is a first time mom who lives in Denver, Colorado, and her
1:36.3	son was born in March of last year. Brittany was induced at 39 weeks, four days by her own choice. She ended up experiencing a longer labor.
1:48.4	She labored for over 36 hours, ran into a little bit of a complication where she had a placenta
1:53.5	abruption, and that ended in an unplanned C-section. So we're going to hear all of the
1:58.1	details of that today. Now, Brittany reached out to share
2:01.9	her story because, one, as a woman of color, she wanted to share how she was able to advocate
2:07.2	for herself, but also remained flexible throughout the process. And number two, she wanted to share
2:12.6	that thanks to the birth preparation course, she felt fully prepared, she felt knowledgeable,
2:19.5	she felt informed of everything about the labor process. And she really learned how to advocate for herself, especially as a black
2:25.3	woman. Now, I have to be honest, it brings me both joy and also like makes my heart go pitter
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