Ep 222: Rachel’s Birth Story - A Quick Unmedicated Birth After Choosing Induction

It’s not very often we get to speak to someone who plans for an induction. But when Rachel’s husband only had TWO DAYS of parental leave and was assigned an out-of-town position, induction was the perfect solution!What she wanted was an unmedicated birth preferably without Pitocin and incredibly that’s what she got! However, it wasn’t by accident. Rachel refers to herself as “type A” and she was very, very prepared (including taking The Birth Preparation Course!). All of her planning paid off because she was able to give birth with her husband at her side and they’ve even gone on to have a second baby since. You’re going to love this story!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What a preconception consultation is and how it helped RachelWhy she thinks we should abandon the term “morning sickness”How she struggled with self-blaming thoughts after an accidental fall at 7 monthsWhat made the birth plan class so much more valuable to her than a generic birth wish sheetWhy she wanted an unmedicated birthHow she knew it was time to pushWhat makes her feel like postpartum parents are being underserved--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode222Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayFree Resources to Help You Birth With PowerGet the support, clarity, and confidence you deserve. Download any of my free tools designed to help you prepare for a calmer, confident, and more empowered hospital birth:• Hospital Tour Scorecard — Know exactly what to look for so you can choose the right hospital• How to Tell If Your OB Is Right for You — Ask the right questions and spot red flags early• Labor Pain Management Playbook — Learn the tools and strategies I teach my own patientsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy