After a fairly normal pregnancy, Nicky developed high blood pressure at 37 weeks and had to be induced. Despite a long labor she was able to have the epidural-free birth she’d hoped for. Postpartum, she struggled with triple feeding and was diagnosed with Insufficient Glandular Tissue.
Nicky lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband Nick, son Ellis, cat (Turkey Sandwich) and dog (Guinness). She is on Instagram @nickywiesenfeld
Resources
Hire a doula! Nicky worked with Rachael Wilson from Brave Birth Doula Care (https://www.bravebirth.com/)
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