Ep226: Cesarean Birth - Everyone Needs to Listen to This!

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 26 September 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, you’re going to learn about cesarean births - both planned and unplanned. I’ve actually had two cesarean births, one unplanned and one planned. I want to show some love to fellow cesarean parents because it’s essential, whether you’re planning a cesarean or not, to understand what might happen. Being prepared for the possibility of a c-section is crucial, as it can be the right choice for you or your baby’s health. And it’s ok to feel upset about having a cesarean but don’t let it overshadow the joy of becoming a new parent. If it does, don’t hesitate to ask for help.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

Which factors could lead to a planned cesarean
What happens during a c-section from start to finish
How the hospital might implement “enhanced recovery” strategies both before and after birth
How spinal anesthesia works and why it is the preferred method
Who will be in the operating room
What the surgery feels like
What a family-centered cesarean is and why I recommend you ask for it

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0:00.0	This episode is about planned and unplanned cesarian birth.
0:11.0	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:15.6	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's, a board certified OBGYN who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
0:22.3	I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world, and I'm here to help you
0:28.1	be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth.
0:34.0	Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice
0:39.7	check out the full disclaimer at dr nicole rancans.com forward slash disclaimer now let's get to it
0:46.8	hey if you're not getting the birth with power brief in your inbox each week, you are missing out.
0:59.0	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. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash
1:14.5	email and get on the list. Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode
1:23.5	number 226, whether you're a new listener or a returning listener, as always.
1:29.5	I'm so glad you're spending some time with me today.
1:34.2	So this episode is all about cesarean birth, and you're going to learn about both planned
1:39.5	and unplanned cesarean birth.
1:42.2	And I wanted to talk about planned because in some ways I feel like women
1:47.3	who are having a planned cesarian are kind of left out when it comes to talking about giving birth.
1:52.9	And I don't think that's intentional. I think it's just that most folks have a vaginal birth and
1:57.9	that's what gets discussed. But in this episode, I definitely want to talk
2:01.6	about planned cesarian birth. You know, I myself had two cesarians. The first was unplanned,
2:06.5	and the second was planned. And it's really important for you to listen to this episode so you can
2:12.1	learn about unplanned cesarean. Honestly, most of the description of what happens is the same if you have a
2:18.6	cesarian in labor. So it's really not a huge, huge difference. It's just that, of course,
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