Just because an outcome is unlikely doesn’t mean it isn’t going to happen. Birth stories are entertaining and heart-warming, but don’t forget that they are also educational. Learning about other people’s births will expose you to different possibilities. And that’s exactly what today’s guest, Karrah, did.

A self proclaimed “podcast junkie,” Karrah filled the time during her pregnancy with long walks while listening to birth stories - stories she heard on this podcast, actually! Even though her pregnancy went smoothly, she knew she couldn’t only plan for the birth that she wanted - she needed to think about all kinds of labor experiences. And it’s a good thing she did because her simple pregnancy ended in a very difficult labor.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

-Why Karrah decided to go the OB route for her prenatal care

-How The Birth Preparation Course helped Karrah get ready for her birth

-Why you should consider all complications a possibility for you

-What methods Karrah tried in order to induce labor at home

-How hospital staff made her feel empowered

-How she used movement to ease labor pain

-What chorioamnionitis is and what it felt like for Karrah

-How difficult the process of healing from a third degree tear is

-How isolated Karrah felt in her experience with a physically and emotionally traumatic birth

Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode154

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