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391 | Amber, one baby, MGP, hindwater leak, induction, epidural, swollen cervix, forceps, PPH
391 | Amber, one baby, MGP, hindwater leak, induction, epidural, swollen cervix, forceps, PPH
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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode Amber takes us through her first pregnancy with the professional insight of ten years experience as a midwife. Determined to access continuity of care in a public hospital, she developed a beautiful sense of trust with her midwife, embraced birth preparation and actively planned her postpartum. When her hind waters started leaking she was devastated because she knew an induction was likely. Three days later her forewaters broke, induction began and she laboured beautifully all day but with the urge to push, her cervix became swollen and she requested an epidural. She was in theatre preparing for an emergency caesarean when the obstetrician confirmed she was fully dilated and baby Winter was born with forceps assistance. Unfortunately Amber knew she was at high risk for a postpartum haemorrhage but the severity of it left her very traumatised and significantly impacted her early breastfeeding experience. --------------------- Prepare for a positive birth experience with my new book .
Released:
May 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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