Hey there! I’m still on vacation this week and spending some time with my family so enjoy this rebroadcast birth story episode from Brooke. This is just a really lovely birth story of an unmedicated hospital birth. Now I know you love birth stories because you tell me that those are your favorite episodes. So what if I told you that there will be a way for you to easily listen to all the birth stories? Or all the ones that are vaginal births? Or you can listen to all the birth stories that were an unmedicated birth? And not only that but you can get exclusive access to bonus birth story episodes? Well if that sounds like something you would love I’m going to be sharing all the details about it when I get back so make sure you’re subscribed and you tune in to hear all about it. In the meantime enjoy this birth story episode with Brooke. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -Why Brooke decided to become a doula after her first pregnancy experience -How a pelvic floor physical therapist helped her handle abdominal separation and improved her pushing during labor -How Brooke prepared herself mentally for her birth, including with visualization and meditation -What it was like giving birth with only her husband and doula present with the rest of her family on the phone -How Brooke has felt postpartum and during her modified laying in period -Why holistically prepping for your pregnancy will help you have the best experience possible while being prepared for the unpredictability of pregnancy and birth Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode93 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