Unmedicated Hospital Birth Carolyn’s first pregnancy was unplanned, and like many first-time moms, she entered it with limited knowledge about birth. However, she knew her mother had three unmedicated births and felt determined to try the same. When she shared her plan with her provider, he responded with, “You know it hurts to have a […]
Valerie’s first pregnancy was fairly easy. She was working with an OB and her NP and planning for an unmedicated vaginal birth. At her 40 week appointment, her OB discovered baby was breech during a cervical check. Ultrasound confirmed a breech baby and the OB gave two options: Valerie could schedule a cesarean or go […]
Samantha’s first pregnancy was far from the glowing blissful experience that first time mother’s expect. Weeks after a routine prenatal checkup, Samantha noticed neck pain on the right side of her body. Thinking nothing of it, but being precautious, she made an appointment the next day with her primary care physician, only to discover she […]
Amanda Percival Bio Amanda is 37 years old and is a nurse who lives in Portland, OR with her husband Ben and their three children Oliver, who will be 5 in October, Declan, who is 2.5, and MacKenna who is 7 months old. Connect with her on Instagram @mandanp1212 or via Facebook: Amanda Percival. Resources Nurture […]
Anni’s first pregnancy was healthy and routine, and over the pregnancy she grew excited for labor and giving birth. Much to her disappointment, she ended up planning a c-section when she learned their daughter was breech at their 36-week appointment. Postpartum was consumed with learning how to breastfeed, and planning for a cross-country military move […]
After multiple early miscarriages, an emergency cesarean due to placenta previa and a NICU stay with her preemie son, Erika was determined to have an unmedicated VBAC in a Hospital setting. After her son was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, Erika’s pregnancy became a time of inward reflection. She received the same diagnoses as her […]
It took almost a year of trying but once Kelsey was pregnant, her first pregnancy was textbook. In her second trimester she purchased the Know Your Options birth course (thebirthhour.com/course), and she and her husband were ready for the arrival of their daughter. At her 40w appointment, her biophysical profile determined low fluids and she was sent to […]
Leslie’s VBAC was both challenging and redemptive. After a traumatic emergency c-section with her first birth, she was determined to try for a VBAC with her second birth nearly four years later. She surrounded herself with a team of women (The Birth Hour’s Know Your Options course, an all-women’s provider team of OBs and midwives, […]
Things went smoothly for Anna during her first pregnancy so she was surprised in Labour when everything stalled at the 10cm. After almost 5 hours at 10cm Anna was given an emergency c-section.After the birth Anna’s daughter Elara was very unwell with dangerously low blood sugars. Eventually she was diagnosed with hyperinsulinism. Anna and Andy […]
Kara shares the story of her son’s vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) birth after the two cesarean births of her daughters. She ended up having to drive two hours to find a care provider who was supportive of her decision to VBAC. She also discusses the difference in postpartum recovery, both physically and mentally, between […]
Vanessa’s first pregnancy occurred in 2020 during the peak of COVID. She experienced neuromuscular symptoms very early on that lasted up until birth with no diagnosis. She had prodromal labor for a week before going into active labor at 39 and 1. She showed up to the hospital 6-7 cm dilated and with an unexpected […]
