Ep234: Mary Rose’s Birth Story - Overcoming Hyperemesis And A FAST Labor

Mary Rose’s labor went so fast she wouldn’t have had time for medication if she wanted it. She went from “let’s do this” to “your baby’s here” in only 20 minutes of pushing! After struggling through a violently ill pregnancy, she got the beautiful birth she dreamed of.Hyperemesis gravidarum made the first 20 or so weeks of Mary Rose’s pregnancy a nightmare. It’s more than just morning sickness. Hyperemesis refers to extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. She couldn’t keep anything down and eventually had to go for in-person liquid infusions after losing an unsettling amount of weight. But after that phase passed, she was able to have a normal pregnancy and a birth that went more smoothly than she could’ve anticipated.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What hyperemesis gravidarum is and how it affected Mary RoseHow her care team could have done more to support her conditionWhether or not Zofran helped with her nausea and vomitingHow infusions helped her feel betterWhy she chose a doctor who didn’t have the best bedside mannerWhat she expected labor to look like versus what really happenedHow she used breathwork to cope with her contractionsWhy she’s grateful to have worked with a doulaHow quickly she was in and out of the hospitalWhat her experience was like with placenta encapsulation--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode234Check 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 patientsOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DRNICOLEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy