Birth Story 40: Megan's Severe Preeclampsia C-Section & VBAC Induction at 35 Weeks

In this Birth Story Friday, Megan shares her experiences of having two pregnancies with preeclampsia. During her first birth, Megan discovered she had severe preeclampsia at her 37 week check up, and underwent a Cesarean birth after an induction led to complications for her baby. She felt uninformed and out of control during her first birth, leading her to educate herself further for her second birth. Despite developing preeclampsia again in her second pregnancy, this time it was less severe, and after an induction at 35 weeks she was able to have a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). In addition to sharing her birth stories, Megan also discusses her postpartum experiences, including dealing with postpartum anxiety and depression. 00:00 Introduction  01:48 Megan's First Pregnancy and Birth Experience 11:16 Reflections on First Birth and Preparations for Second Pregnancy 13:01 Second Pregnancy and Birth Preparation 19:27 The Unexpected Diagnosis: Preeclampsia 19:54 The Hospital Experience: Tests and Treatments 21:00 The Unexpected Turn: Scheduling a C-Section 21:31 The Power of Advocacy: Negotiating for More Time 22:04 The Induction Process: Balloons, Pitocin, and Progress 29:40 A Successful VBAC 31:49 The Postpartum Experience: Comparing Two Births 34:52 Reflections and Advice 37:46 Understanding Preeclampsia ---- 📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/prepare-for-labor-guide/ 📧 Download our free birth partner support guide: https://mamastefit.com/birth-partner-guide/ 📧 Download our free birth plan template and packing list: https://mamastefit.com/birth-plan-guide/ 📧 Join our free pelvic floor prep mini-course: https://mamastefit.com/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ 📩 Download our free prenatal fitness guide & sample programming: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ —— Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit: 💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses 🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming 🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course Explore our prep for birth bundles: https://mamastefit.com/prepare-for-birth-bundles/