Brittany had a pretty long labor. It lasted for over 36 hours before she had a cesarean. She was induced at 39 weeks and 4 days by her own choice and with the support of her doctor. However, as we all know, birth does not always go according to plan. After the first few hours she had dilated to 3-4cm, but an entire day later she had not progressed. What sticks out to me in this story is the care team Brittany had around her. They listened to and communicated with her and did not push her in any direction. When it came time for her to undergo a c-section, the doula was allowed to be in the OR with her, something that doesn’t happen very often. Even though her son had to be taken to the NICU after birth, she and her husband were given the opportunity to hold him first. This birth story shows that it’s truly worth the effort to find the right care team for you. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -Why it’s ok to choose a healthcare provider who you feel like you can relate to -What made Brittany decide it was time to be induced -What is placental abruption and how doctors detected it in Brittany’s case -Why Brittany and her care team ultimately opted for a cesarean -What the emotional impacts of feeding difficulties can be -Why it’s so important to talk more about postpartum anxiety Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode151 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz