The Birth and Postpartum Diaries

5 | Bianca's Birth Story - A Non-Vegan Pregnancy, Public Care, a Posterior Baby and a Forceps Birth


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In today’s episode, I speak to my sister about her pregnancy and birth journey. She explains the earlier than planned pregnancy, her transition away from a vegan diet, along with the challenges associated with living offshore including the impact they had on her pregnancy and birth options. 

She also discusses the way she relaxed in early labour, laughed her way through the hardest contractions and the way her baby decided to flip at the last minute (meaning he was in a posterior position), which lead to tough conversations with her care provider and strength from her partner, who played his part in an advocacy role in an attempt for them to have the birth she desired. 

Bianca reiterates the importance of being on the same page with your partner and why it's important for both of you to be informed when it comes to YOUR baby's birth.  
 
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The Birth and Postpartum DiariesBy Jade Spears