Ep154: Karrah’s Birth Story - Easy Pregnancy, Difficult Birth

Just because an outcome is unlikely doesn’t mean it isn’t going to happen. Birth stories are entertaining and heart-warming, but don’t forget that they are also educational. Learning about other people’s births will expose you to different possibilities. And that’s exactly what today’s guest, Karrah, did.A self proclaimed “podcast junkie,” Karrah filled the time during her pregnancy with long walks while listening to birth stories - stories she heard on this podcast, actually! Even though her pregnancy went smoothly, she knew she couldn’t only plan for the birth that she wanted - she needed to think about all kinds of labor experiences. And it’s a good thing she did because her simple pregnancy ended in a very difficult labor.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:-Why Karrah decided to go the OB route for her prenatal care-How The Birth Preparation Course helped Karrah get ready for her birth-Why you should consider all complications a possibility for you-What methods Karrah tried in order to induce labor at home-How hospital staff made her feel empowered-How she used movement to ease labor pain-What chorioamnionitis is and what it felt like for Karrah-How difficult the process of healing from a third degree tear is-How isolated Karrah felt in her experience with a physically and emotionally traumatic birthFull website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode154Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayTake a quick, fun labor pain quizLearn more about donating your cord blood and get up to $100 Amazon gift card! --> thecordbloodgroup.com/drnicoleOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DRNICOLEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy