Ep 225: Meg’s Birth Story - A Successful Vaginal Birth After Cesarean and an Unexpected Water Birth

<p><span>When Meg was already trying for the ambitious goal of an unmedicated VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), the hospital didn&#39;t think she could also have a water birth. But she proved them wrong when she gave birth in the tub.</span></p><p><span>Her first baby was breech. Despite trying everything she could to turn her, she was unable to and in the end had a c-section. Even though the birth went well, she was disappointed that she didn&#39;t have the experience she wanted. Even though she knew there was a chance it wouldn’t work out, she decided to try for a VBAC on her second birth. In this incredible birth story you’ll hear all about how her birth wishes came true.</span></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</strong></h3><ul><li>What about Meg’s first birth made her want a VBAC</li><li>What lead to her first birth being a cesarean</li><li>How hypnobirthing helped her access the trauma from her c-section</li><li>When she went into labor for her second birth</li><li>What comfort measures she used during her unmedicated birth</li><li>How she combined instinct and what she learned from childbirth education to successfully deliver her baby vaginally</li><li>How she managed to have a water birth despite the hospital’s doubts</li></ul><p><span>--</span></p><p><span>Full website notes: </span><a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode225" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode225</a></p><p><span>Check out The Birth Preparation Course</span></p><p><span>Register for the class </span><a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a></p><p><br></p><br/><br/>Our Sponsors:<br/>* Check out Mabbly : https://lactationnetwork.com/<br/><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>