A type A planner at heart, Nicole built a comprehensive birth plan with three scenarios and communicated with her hospital to set expectations. Given her low pain tolerance and spinal fusion, it was important for her to plan ahead. During the big delivery day, however, she found some shocking news that derailed her plans. This highlighted a lack of interdisciplinary communication and advocacy became even more important. Look to our website for more articles on motherhood: https://www.ahmaandco.com/ Want to stay connected? Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahmaandco/ Join our chatter room on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ahmaandco/ Episode Timestamps Family Planning 4:05 Birth planning with spinal fusion: 7:45 Induction and early labor starts 10:16 Change in delivery plans: 12:40 Elective Cesarean (C-Section) with Spinal and Birth: 19:05 Newborn phase / euphoria: 25:25 Post op, recovery and reflection: 28:15