In this MamasteFit Podcast episode, Kodi shares her journey toward an emergency C-section, after an induction at the hospital for elevated blood pressure concerns. Kodi labors for hours, making it all the way to 9cm, only to find Baby made a last minute move during labor to be in a surprise frank breech position. Kodi describes how she felt supported and informed throughout her pregnancy and labor by her medical team and the MamasteFit preparation courses. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Kodi has a positive outlook on her birth experience. The episode also discusses the use of terbutaline during labor and features insights from hosts Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife.

00:00 Introduction to Kodi's Birth Story

00:42 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

01:32 Training for Two: Pre-order Announcement

02:05 Kodi's Birth Preparation Journey

05:22 Unexpected Induction: The Start of Labor

08:17 Hospital Induction Process

16:08 Coping with Contractions: Tools and Techniques

22:18 Intense Contractions and Pain Management

24:26 Discovering the Baby's Breech Position

25:50 Emergency C-Section Preparation

29:03 The C-Section Experience

35:55 Postpartum Reflections and Recovery

39:05 Positive Birth Experience and Support

41:25 Understanding Terbutaline and Its Uses

44:07 Prenatal Fitness and Education Resources

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