Ep 261: Nicole’s Birth Story - The Line Between Pain and Suffering

Sometimes a “beautiful” birth doesn’t mean getting what you wanted - it means making the right decisions for yourself along the way. After being stuck at 5 cm for TWELVE HOURS, Nicole decided that it was time to change course. I’ll give away that she did have a vaginal birth, but it was nothing like she planned or anticipated.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why Nicole eventually agreed to a low dose of pitocinWhat happened when the pitocin was increasedWhether or not her water brokeHow her partner supported the decision to get an epiduralWhat made her so happy with the anesthesiologistHow quickly she progressed after the epiduralWhy doctors were concerned about her baby’s heart rateHow a lactation consultant helped with breastfeeding issues--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode261Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/DRNICOLE * Start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today and get 25% off. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy