Ep 220 - Amber’s Birth Story – A Rushed Labor and a Quick Birth

This episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast originally aired in August 2023.

Amber had the picture perfect pregnancy that ended with an emergency induction. Her daughter couldn't tolerate the contractions and her heart rate kept decelerating. The birth almost ended up in a c-section but Amber was determined to at least have the vaginal birth she hoped for.

Amber succeeded in having a vaginal birth but her care team was not very supportive. In fact, they rushed her every step of the way. Amber says now that she wishes she would have been more firm in what she wanted but what should have happened is that her care team should have been listening to her. Because of all the excellent preparation she did, Amber did a great job of standing her ground despite the circumstances.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
How Amber could tell she was pregnant
How her pregnancy affected her immune system
Why she recommends pelvic floor therapy
How her husband supported her throughout her pregnancy
What her birth wishes were
Why her doctor pushed for an induction
What made her disappointed with her doula
How she coped with postpartum depression

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