Birth Story 43: Kerri’s Unmedicated Births: Hospital Induction with Low Amniotic Fluid & Birth Center Postpartum Hemorrhage

Kerri shares her journey through two unmedicated births, including her experiences with miscarriage, induction, her dream birth center experience, and her postpartum recovery. 

Kerri's first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, her second involved an induced unmedicated hospital birth due to low amniotic fluid, and her third was an unmedicated birth at a free-standing birth center, which ended with a postpartum hemorrhage and hospital transfer. 

Kerri discusses how she prepared for her births through fitness, childbirth education, mindfulness, and the support of her birth team. 

Afterward, Gina and Roxanne explain the implications of going past due dates and the risks associated with post-term pregnancy, and what conversations you can have with your provider to make informed decisions. 

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00:00 Introduction

01:09 Kerri's First Birth Story: Hospital Induction

01:23 Kerri's Pregnancy Journey and Preparation

09:10 Kerri's Second Birth Story: Birth Center Experience

09:19 Postpartum Recovery and Fitness

18:10 Reflections and Advice for Future Pregnancies

22:22 Discussion on Pregnancy Beyond 42 Weeks

28:35 Conclusion and Offerings from MamasteFit

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