Birth Story 71: Melanie's Home Birth with an OBGYN After Two C Sections
Birth Story 71: Melanie's Severe Preeclampsia, Two C-Sections, & Breech Home Birth with NICU Transfer
In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, host Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula) and Roxanne (labor and delivery nurse and student midwife) welcome Gina's friend Melanie, who shares her three unique birth stories. Melanie discusses her experiences with two C-sections, one under general anesthesia due to HELLP syndrome and another planned, but stressful and disempowering. Melanie goes on to achieve a successful VBAC home birth after two C-sections- with the unexpected twist of a breech birth and a transfer to the NICU. This episode underscores the importance of advocacy, the right support, and informed decision-making in pregnancy and childbirth.
00:00 Introduction to Melanie's Birth Stories
01:29 Melanie's First Pregnancy: HELLP Syndrome and C-Section
03:58 Melanie's Second Pregnancy: Struggles and Another C-Section
07:42 Challenges with Medical Support During Second Pregnancy
24:52 Melanie's Third Pregnancy: Aiming for a VBAC
37:34 Navigating Prenatal Care Challenges
39:11 Support from a Doula
40:32 Exploring Home Birth Options
43:08 Preparing for a Home Birth
46:41 Labor and Delivery at Home
56:46 Unexpected Complications
01:02:44 Reflecting on the Birth Experience
01:08:12 Final Thoughts and Advice
Find Melanie on Instagram @SAHMauthor here: https://www.instagram.com/sahmauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Find her OB, Dr. Nathan Riley, here: https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/?hl=en
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