Unplanned 2nd Cesarean After Unmedicated Labor and Hours of Pushing During TOLAC | Episode 15

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%Today I’m honored to be joined by Priscilla, a former student, who shares her profound journey through her second pregnancy and her plans for a VBAC after having a C-section with her first child. Priscilla opens up about the myriad of emotions in motherhood, the physical and mental challenges of labor, and the ultimate joy and disappointment that sometimes come hand in hand. She discusses her experience of going past the 42-week mark, the intense labor process, and her eventual cesarean, emphasizing the importance of trusting your body and embracing the imperfections in the birth process. Priscilla’s story is a testament to the unpredictable nature of birth and the strength of maternal instincts, making this episode a must-listen for moms navigating the messy middle of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.What’s inside this episode:Priscilla’s planned VBAC journey that resulted in her second cesarean birth.Advocating for herself in the medical system.Trusting her body and intuition.Helpful Timestamps:01:24 Introducing Priscilla's Birth Story03:56 Priscilla's First Pregnancy and Birth Experience10:24 Second Pregnancy: Goals and Preparations for VBAC13:34 Approaching the Due Date and Facing Induction Pressure19:47 Labor Begins: The Journey to the Hospital27:51 Arrival at the Hospital29:39 Labor and Delivery Room30:23 Challenges During Labor36:32 Decision for Cesarean38:58 Cesarean Experience43:42 Postpartum Reflections53:18 Conclusion and ResourcesMore from this episode:Hypnobirthing app The Hypnobirthing PodcastCalm Birth BookVisit www.thelabormama.com/birth and use code MAMA25 at checkout for 25% off!About your host:Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen! A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services