AROM | Epidural Labor | No Birth Plan | Nuchal Cord Birth

Ren’s approach to giving birth was as close to “winging it” as you can get - aka going in without a birth plan. 

When Ren didn’t feel her baby kicking for a whole day, she turned to the (dreaded!) Reddit for answers. This prompted her first visit (of many!) to the hospital, and after a little pick-me-up (i.e. a big glass of soda), her little alien perked back up and labor began. From there, Ren took herself to get a pedicure and for a big lunch to start her 36+ labor journey. 

After struggling to dilate past 2 centimeters - and in a lot of pain - Ren opted for an epidural, took a long nap, and without much progress being made even hours later, the doctor broke her water. It wasn’t long after that her baby boy was born and Ren held her little alien in her arms. 

01:23 Baby boy was a little too quiet in my tummy…

02:45 Pedi, Lunch, Shower - the typical labor experience

05:00 Opting for no doula and no birth plan

06:34 Visit #2 to the hospital

09:38 Thank GOD for epidurals

14:12 I’ll take a civilized delivery, thank you

16:45 Nuchal cord delivery - not as dramatic as you think

17:57 Night #2 in the nursery for baby boy

19:53 Having another baby

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