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<p>Birth Story 71: Melanie's Severe Preeclampsia, Two C-Sections, &amp; Breech Home Birth with NICU Transfer </p><p><br /></p><p>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. </p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Melanie's Birth Stories</p><p>01:29 Melanie's First Pregnancy: HELLP Syndrome and C-Section</p><p>03:58 Melanie's Second Pregnancy: Struggles and Another C-Section</p><p>07:42 Challenges with Medical Support During Second Pregnancy</p><p>24:52 Melanie's Third Pregnancy: Aiming for a VBAC</p><p>37:34 Navigating Prenatal Care Challenges</p><p>39:11 Support from a Doula</p><p>40:32 Exploring Home Birth Options</p><p>43:08 Preparing for a Home Birth</p><p>46:41 Labor and Delivery at Home</p><p>56:46 Unexpected Complications</p><p>01:02:44 Reflecting on the Birth Experience</p><p>01:08:12 Final Thoughts and Advice</p><p><br /></p><p>Find Melanie on Instagram @SAHMauthor here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahmauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sahmauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Find her OB, Dr. Nathan Riley, here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/?hl=en</a></p><p><br /></p><p>——————————</p><p>Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH</p><p><br /></p><p>📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming</p><p>🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course</p><p><br /></p><p>Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support</p><p>3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p>Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:</p><p>📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/</p><p><br /></p><p>—-</p><p>Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Postpartum Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs</p><p><br /></p><p>——</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit</p><p><br /></p><p>—— </p><p>****Freebies*****</p><p><br /></p><p>Early postpartum recovery course: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ </p><p><br /></p><p>Postpartum sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prenatal Sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Pelvic Floor </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Prep for Labor Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Partner Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Plan </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/</p>

The MamasteFit Podcast

MamasteFit Podcast

Birth Story 71: Melanie's Home Birth with an OBGYN After Two C Sections

MAR 14, 202572 MIN
The MamasteFit Podcast

Birth Story 71: Melanie's Home Birth with an OBGYN After Two C Sections

MAR 14, 202572 MIN

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<p>Birth Story 71: Melanie's Severe Preeclampsia, Two C-Sections, &amp; Breech Home Birth with NICU Transfer </p><p><br /></p><p>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. </p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Melanie's Birth Stories</p><p>01:29 Melanie's First Pregnancy: HELLP Syndrome and C-Section</p><p>03:58 Melanie's Second Pregnancy: Struggles and Another C-Section</p><p>07:42 Challenges with Medical Support During Second Pregnancy</p><p>24:52 Melanie's Third Pregnancy: Aiming for a VBAC</p><p>37:34 Navigating Prenatal Care Challenges</p><p>39:11 Support from a Doula</p><p>40:32 Exploring Home Birth Options</p><p>43:08 Preparing for a Home Birth</p><p>46:41 Labor and Delivery at Home</p><p>56:46 Unexpected Complications</p><p>01:02:44 Reflecting on the Birth Experience</p><p>01:08:12 Final Thoughts and Advice</p><p><br /></p><p>Find Melanie on Instagram @SAHMauthor here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahmauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sahmauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Find her OB, Dr. Nathan Riley, here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/?hl=en</a></p><p><br /></p><p>——————————</p><p>Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH</p><p><br /></p><p>📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming</p><p>🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course</p><p><br /></p><p>Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support</p><p>3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p>Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:</p><p>📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/</p><p><br /></p><p>—-</p><p>Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Postpartum Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs</p><p><br /></p><p>——</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit</p><p><br /></p><p>—— </p><p>****Freebies*****</p><p><br /></p><p>Early postpartum recovery course: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ </p><p><br /></p><p>Postpartum sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prenatal Sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Pelvic Floor </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Prep for Labor Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Partner Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Plan </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/</p>