Are you a Mama that had a vaginal birth with your first child but ended up with a C-section for your second child? Episode 9 highlights Katie's birth experiences: Katie was able to experience a vaginal birth with her first son, but had to have a C-section two years later with her second son at 36 weeks due to having a complete placenta previa. Katie is an RN and was a labor and delivery nurse for over 6 years, and she actually gave birth on the labor and delivery unit that she worked in! Due to the early delivery of her son, he needed to stay in the NICU and was eventually transferred to a larger hospital that could provide more neonatal support.
Some of the topics discussed in this episode include mental preparation for a C-section after having a vaginal birth, planned C-sections vs unplanned C-sections, placenta previa, NICU admission, being in "survival mode" after becoming a mom, giving kudos to our bodies and what it goes through to carry and birth babies, birth education, the ability to have some control over your C-section experience, and giving yourself grace as you navigate postpartum life.
Katie now works in a OB/GYN office and has her own childbirth education business. She offers in person and virtual classes that discuss labor preparation, hospital births vs. home births, pain management. She wants to make sure moms are aware of all their options and using information to make informed choices. Additionally, she also teaches "Spinning Babies" parent classes and she is a prenatal nutrition coach. If you're looking for a childbirth education resource and if you would like to hear more about Katie's mission to help mamas, please follow her on Instagram at @katieschildbirthed!
Are you a Mama that had a vaginal birth with your first child but ended up with a C-section for your second child? Episode 9 highlights Katie's birth experiences: Katie was able to experience a vaginal birth with her first son, but had to have a C-section two years later with her second son at 36 weeks due to having a complete placenta previa. Katie is an RN and was a labor and delivery nurse for over 6 years, and she actually gave birth on the labor and delivery unit that she worked in! Due to the early delivery of her son, he needed to stay in the NICU and was eventually transferred to a larger hospital that could provide more neonatal support.
Some of the topics discussed in this episode include mental preparation for a C-section after having a vaginal birth, planned C-sections vs unplanned C-sections, placenta previa, NICU admission, being in "survival mode" after becoming a mom, giving kudos to our bodies and what it goes through to carry and birth babies, birth education, the ability to have some control over your C-section experience, and giving yourself grace as you navigate postpartum life.
Katie now works in a OB/GYN office and has her own childbirth education business. She offers in person and virtual classes that discuss labor preparation, hospital births vs. home births, pain management. She wants to make sure moms are aware of all their options and using information to make informed choices. Additionally, she also teaches "Spinning Babies" parent classes and she is a prenatal nutrition coach. If you're looking for a childbirth education resource and if you would like to hear more about Katie's mission to help mamas, please follow her on Instagram at @katieschildbirthed!