During Allie’s first birth she attempted to go unmedicated using hypnobirthing until painful back labor started. She received an epidural and gave birth to a baby who was in occiput posterior position (OP or “sunny side up”). Postpartum included complications from a herniated disc in addition to an infection that caused endometritis. Early feeding challenges necessitated use of a supplemental nursing system (SNS) but ultimately led to a successful breastfeeding journey into toddlerhood.
During her second birth she was induced with pitocin but was able to birth without an epidural with the help of her doula. She utilized techniques learned in pelvic floor physical therapy to combat back pain from her herniated disc. Overall she had a much more peaceful postpartum that included another successful breastfeeding journey.
Allie Wesolowski Bio
Allie is a speech therapist turned stay at home mom who lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband Mark and two sons Walter and Stanley. She enjoys hiking outside with her family and nerding out on all things birth and breastfeeding. You can connect with Allie by messaging her on Instagram @allieweso91 or connecting in the Birth Hour patreon group.
Resources
- Birth Stories on The Birth Hour
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
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