Two VBAC moms that were incredible. They worked so hard to get their babies out at home but unfortunately both had repeat cesareans- not from lack of trying! I believe that babies are born just how they need to be born. A detour is not a shortcut, especially with these two moms. They worked so hard it was incredible to be apart of their journeys.
A home birth for a first time mom that went great! She labored so well and pushed like a champion.
Finally, a late add on doula client who labored at home for over 24 hours before we arrived at the hospital. A couple of hours on the monitors showed late decelerations. AROM revealed thick meconium and soon a fetal bradicardia that never recover above the mid-70's, even after an amnioinfusion and multiple change of positions. A timely cesarean was performed and revealed tight double nucal cord with the cord continuing to wrap around the baby down to his little foot! Once mom and baby were reunited he was nursing like a champ with an amasing suckle! It was great to be at a certified baby friendly hospital for this birth because I know the mom is going to get great breastfeeding support! She was in recovery after the surgery for several hours and they didn't even push forumla on the dad, truly a blessing.
So even though birth doesn't always go as intended, every experience can be positive and beautiful. I hope all the moms I get to make the journey with come away from their births feeling empowered because they are all strong and amazing women.
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