Pretty Pushers blog — Pitocin

Every Birth Story is Special

This expecting mom was afraid that a labor induction would lead her away from the natural birth she wanted.  

Pretty Pusher and newborn

But in fact, despite the cervadil, pitocin, and epidural, she was able to stay calm and peacefully push out her baby boy in 30 minutes!  Her family and friends were nearby to welcome him to the world and all was fine in the end.  This reminds us to expect the unexpected, and that we can still embrace our own story, even if it happened differently from the first draft. 

Pretty Pushers birth photography

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A Birth Story

Induced, but Unmedicated

Birth story:
I was induced at 39w1d due to a history of precipitous labor, large baby and pph.
I really did not want to be induced, but it was necessary and medically responsible.
I got quite a few side eyes from the nurses when I walked in and proudly read off my birth plan: an induction without pain management. I knew how intense the contractions would be with an induction, as I was induced with Kyliana. Despite their initial judgements and probably laughing to themselves, they were incredibly supportive in my decision.
The pitocin began...


A Tale of Two Hospitals - part 2 - By Rachel Frier Carbonneau

Comparing two examples of hospital birth scenarios part 2 of 2 (read part 1 here

By Rachel Frier Carbonneau
Doula, Childbirth Educator, Wellness Coach
Director, FAMILY WAYS LLC

 

So, then, what difference does it make where you birth? What impact will it really have on your overall labor and birth experience?

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