Warning: this episode includes discussions about severe postpartum depression as well as uterine rupture.
Brianna's first pregnancy ended in an unremarkable Cesarean. Unremarkable at least as far as the hospital was concerned, but to Brianna, it was emotionally devastating. Even in the weeks following her child's birth as she physically recovered, that emotional devastation and the shock of how fast everything happened in the OR and how little control she felt she had over anything stayed with her.
When her second pregnancy quickly followed her first, she obsessively researched everything having to do with VBAC, all the while knowing that a second C-section was a possibility.
She tried and tried and tried and tried, but this pregnancy also ended with a C-section. But because Brianna was much more mentally prepared for it, and because her provider and the staff were much more accommodating to her wishes this time around, it was generally a more pleasant experience for her. Although it came with a heavy toll which was much more physical than mental this time.
164 Jessica's VBAC + PROM
163 What CBAC Moms Want You to Know
162 Harmony and Kimberly + Doula Support
161 Brittany Sharpe McCollum + Pelvic Dynamics
160 Everything Left Unsaid with Mari and Allie
159 Brittany's VBAC + Finding Peace in Unplanned Cesareans
158 Hallie's VBAC + Water for Pain Relief
157 Home Birth and Hospital Birth, Risks vs Benefits
156 Brigette's VBAC + Getting Your Cervix Ready for Birth
155 Alison's VBAC + How to Advocate for Yourself
154 Bec's VBAC + Evidence on Due Dates
153 Marilys' VBAC + The untold CBAC and VBAC stories
152 Liz's Surprise HBAC + Emotional Release
151 Gretchen's VBAC + Prenatal Anxiety
150 Aubria's HBAC + Expert Providers
149 Jill's VBAC + Birth Support Coaching
148 Julie and Meagan Chat About Life and Birth
147 Jennifer's CBAC + Crash Cesarean
146 VBAC Doulas Tell All
145 Hermaris' VBAC + Prodromal Labor
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