144. MyMaine Birth: Ivy's Three Pregnancy and Four Birth Stories at EMMC in Bangor

from MyMaine Birth · host Angela Laferriere

Send us Fan MailIvy, a labor and delivery nurse shares four births that shaped her faith in her body and her care team, from a cleft diagnosis and cesarean to a healing VBAC and a swift boy-girl twin birth with a footling breech catch from her supportive doctor. We unpack preparation, provider choice, and how calm leadership keeps complex births safe and human.In this episode, we discuss:cleft lip and palate found at 20 weeks, early planning and supportfirst labor to cesarean after long pushingswitching providers to pursue VBAC for her second birth the value of laboring down and movement, for a healing VBACdiscovering di-di twins OR based twin delivery with Baby A born head down and Baby B born footling breech with the calm support of Dr. Claire Faggons Immediate skin to skin, both babies born happy and healthy were able to remain on Ivy's chest after birth. Postpartum village: meals, childcare and rest for recoverytandem breastfeeding logistics, nutrition, clogged duct awareness….and a whole lot more!Additional Resources you’ll LOVE…MyMaineBirth.comIf you are ready to prepare for an autonomous birth experience, where you’re respected as the authority over your body and your baby… regardless of where you plan on birthing -CLICK HERE for 10% off the MyAutonomous Birth self-paced, online course! Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my FREE resource, 37 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider. Whether you’re interviewing new providers or have already established care, this FREE resource offers guidance on important topics to discuss with your provider.

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