Ep 272: Nicole’s Birth Story - An Empowering VBAC Followed By a Five-Week NICU Stay

Nicole (yes, another Nicole!) is here to share her empowering story of a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) followed by a challenging postpartum. Because she was intentional about her care team, she set herself up for success in the ways that she was able to control.However, nobody could control the liver issues her daughter would experience after birth. It took four hospital transfers and a five-week stay in the NICU before her baby was stable enough to come home. While Nicole’s birth story had a different ending than she expected, she took on the challenges with incredible strength and patience.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why Nicole needed a C-section with her first babyHow she set herself up for a successful VBACHow her doula brought the whole birthing team togetherWhy it was worth the effort for Nicole to find the right doctorHow long she labored and pushed after inductionWhen medical staff realized that baby’s health problems required a hospital transferWhy her daughter required so many hospital transfers and how far she was taken for careHow long she spent in the NICUHow the community around Nicole and her family supported her through this difficult time--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode272Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make 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