Month: January 2021

The birth of a mother I was a classic first time mother giving birth. Namely, I was worried about giving birth and making no plans to prepare for postpartum. We took the hospital-based birth class. In which, I learned that I needed IV fluids before I could get an epidural and that’s about it. Going into labor, I had a significant amount of fear and undiagnosed anxiety. The birth of a mother is intense Julia Jones says, “When a baby is born, so is a mother, and the birth of a mother can be more intense than childbirth.” I’ve written …

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My VBAC story ***Warning: successful VBAC story of the healthy and safe delivery of my baby girl. However, I did experience a negative complication. My pregnancy was wonderful. I was healthy and active. I had no complications or discomfort except for first trimester nausea.  My labor began spontaneously at 11 PM. My early labor at home was quite intense and quick. I labored at home until I was too uncomfortable. VBAC friendly hospital I was admitted to the hospital at 8 cm at almost 5 AM. My hospital experience was mostly positive. I had a supportive nurse and doula. I …

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