Birth With Power

Ep 298: From Birth Center to OR: Navigating An Umbilical Cord Prolapse Emergency


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In the last birth story episode, episode 295, I shared a story of a home birth that went beautifully. Today, we’re exploring the other side of that experience—because while out-of-hospital births can be wonderful, they can also come with real risks. My guest, Megan, joins me to share her second birth story, which started at a standalone birth center and turned into a life-threatening emergency involving a cord prolapse and an urgent hospital transfer.

This is an emotional and important conversation about the realities of rare birth complications, the gaps that can exist between birth centers and hospitals, and why it’s so important to ask questions—no matter where you’re giving birth. And yes, even if you're planning a hospital birth, there are key lessons here around communication, continuity of care, and preparing for the unexpected. Megan’s story is one of strength, resilience, and ultimately, healing—and I’m honored to share it with you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:
  • Why Megan chose a hospital for her first baby and a birthing center for her second
  • What a cord prolapse is and why it’s a true obstetric emergency
  • How her low-risk birth escalated to a life-threatening situation
  • Why relationships between birthing centers and hospitals are so important
  • What happens when the nearest hospital isn’t fully equipped for labor and delivery
  • Why her cord prolapse required immediate delivery through emergency C-section
  • How Megan is healing from birth trauma and preparing for a future VBAC

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