Ep169: Meghan’s Birth Story - A Feminine Birthing Experience

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is being brought to you by Ellement prenatal supplements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I talk a lot about how all birth is natural and having a cesarean is no exception. I’ve had two myself, after all. Today’s guest, Meghan, opted for a semi elective gentle cesarean. In this episode she gets into what that looked like for her and why she made the decisions she did.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now, Meghan’s birth story takes place in Texas. During her pregnancy she had a scare with a potential genetic issue. Her story brings into sharp focus how Roe v. Wade can directly impact the safety of birthing people and the decisions families are able to make. If you want to help, please support reputable organizations.</span></p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</strong></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What a semi elective gentle cesarean is</span></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Why Meghan chose to switch care teams early on and how it impacted her delivery</span></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Why she encourages that everyone get an amnio (amniocentesis) if they want to - it’s pretty simple</span></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Why she leaned towards a c-section from the outset</span></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How she and her doctor made a birth plan together</span></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How Meghan and her husband chose to incorporate working with a doula</span></h3> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">---</span></p> <p>Full website notes: <a href= "http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode166">drnicolerankins.com/episode166</a></p> <p>Check out <a title="The Birth Preparation Course" href= "episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/vi