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 birth Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode154 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz Our 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy