Ep192: Tes’s Birth Story - An Empowered First Time Birth For a 40+ Year Old Mom

This is the first birth story of 2023 and it’s such a wonderful, happy, joyful one. Tes's pregnancy journey included an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and an almost IVF cycle that was halted by Covid shutdowns. At 43 years old she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. I really like how she maintains a positive attitude but is still honest about the hard parts. She’s real about loss, frustration, and pain - and she admits that yes, she did cuss but she never cussed at anyone.   In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -What age Tes and her partner were when they decided to try and get pregnant -Whether she conceived with or without IVF -How the onset of the pandemic affected her pregnancy plans -How she managed pregnancy loss -Why Tes looked at being a patient of “advanced maternal age” as a good thing -What made her care team so special -How her pain management affected her birth -Why she was rushed to an emergency procedure after her daughter was born   --- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode192 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way 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