Ep93: Brooke's Birth Story - An Unmedicated Hospital Birth During COVID-19

We have another lovely birth story episode for you this week, this time with Brooke! She tells us all about her completely unmedicated hospital birth and what it was like being pregnant & delivering her baby during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about why seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist was a great idea for her, how she prepared mentally, physically and spiritually for her birth, and how she advocated for herself and her birth wishes. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -Why Brooke decided to become a doula after her first pregnancy experience -How a pelvic floor physical therapist helped her handle abdominal separation and improved her pushing during labor -How Brooke prepared herself mentally for her birth, including with visualization and meditation -What it was like giving birth with only her husband and doula present with the rest of her family on the phone -How Brooke has felt postpartum and during her modified laying in period -Why holistically prepping for your pregnancy will help you have the best experience possible while being prepared for the unpredictability of pregnancy and birth Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode93 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources. 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