Sometimes a “beautiful” birth doesn’t mean getting what you wanted - it means making the right decisions for yourself along the way. After being stuck at 5 cm for TWELVE HOURS, Nicole decided that it was time to change course. I’ll give away that she did have a vaginal birth, but it was nothing like she planned or anticipated. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: Why Nicole eventually agreed to a low dose of pitocin What happened when the pitocin was increased Whether or not her water broke How her partner supported the decision to get an epidural What made her so happy with the anesthesiologist How quickly she progressed after the epidural Why doctors were concerned about her baby’s heart rate How a lactation consultant helped with breastfeeding issues -- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode261 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy