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Ep 283: Alexa’s Birth Story - A Routine Checkup With a Surprise Ending

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I’ve said it many times: the only predictable thing about birth is that it’s unpredictable. But you can absolutely navigate that unpredictability by being prepared - which is exactly what Alexa did. After what she calls a “smooth pregnancy,” things took some surprising twists and turns which ended in a cesarean birth.

At 35 weeks, her husband noticed she was unusually swollen and urged her to visit the doctor. What was supposed to be a checkup turned into delivery day! It was determined that she actually did have preeclampsia and, though at first she hoped she would be able to spend a couple more weeks on bed rest waiting, her baby had different plans.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

  • Why being pregnant alongside friends made a difference for Alexa
  • When she decided to start looking for a doula and how she made her decision
  • How Alexa and her family initially reacted to her swelling /// What signs of swelling Alexa experienced before her diagnosis
  • What steps her husband took after noticing her swelling
  • Why Alexa was hospitalized after her checkup
  • When Alexa learned her baby was breech and how it changed the birth plan
  • What factors led to Alexa’s C-section
  • What it was like giving birth where her husband works
  • What challenges Alexa faced during recovery
  • Which support systems helped Alexa through postpartum depression

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Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode283

Check out The Birth Preparation Course

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I’ve said it many times: the only predictable thing about birth is that it’s unpredictable. But you can absolutely navigate that unpredictability by being prepared - which is exactly what Alexa did. After what she calls a “smooth pregnancy,” things took some surprising twists and turns which ended in a cesarean birth.

At 35 weeks, her husband noticed she was unusually swollen and urged her to visit the doctor. What was supposed to be a checkup turned into delivery day! It was determined that she actually did have preeclampsia and, though at first she hoped she would be able to spend a couple more weeks on bed rest waiting, her baby had different plans.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

  • Why being pregnant alongside friends made a difference for Alexa
  • When she decided to start looking for a doula and how she made her decision
  • How Alexa and her family initially reacted to her swelling /// What signs of swelling Alexa experienced before her diagnosis
  • What steps her husband took after noticing her swelling
  • Why Alexa was hospitalized after her checkup
  • When Alexa learned her baby was breech and how it changed the birth plan
  • What factors led to Alexa’s C-section
  • What it was like giving birth where her husband works
  • What challenges Alexa faced during recovery
  • Which support systems helped Alexa through postpartum depression

--

Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode283

Check out The Birth Preparation Course

Register for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the Right Way


Our Sponsors:
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress and get 10% off! https://avocadomattress.com
* Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE
* Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/DRNICOLE
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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