Ep130: Hannah’s Birth Story - Surviving and Healing

Hannah welcomed her son, Oleander, in February. After an uncomplicated pregnancy and mostly straightforward birth, she experienced several postpartum issues which required multiple hospitalizations and ultimately she underwent an emergency hysterectomy. This was caused by a life threatening infection called group A streptococcus. In sharing her story, I don’t want to frighten you. I want you to be aware. Knowledge is power. That’s what this podcast, and all my work actually, is about - empowering you with knowledge. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -What it was like trying to conceive while working in the ICU during Covid -How a struggle with not one but two epidurals resulted in Hannah giving birth without pain medication -Why it’s so important to trust yourself if you feel like something isn’t right -Which symptoms Hannah had when her OB suggested she go to the hospital -What is group A streptococcus and how serious is it -Why Hannah had to have an emergency hysterectomy -Which signs indicated that Hannah had pancreatitis and how it was treated   Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode130 Register for my free birth plan class - How to Make a Birth Plan That Works. Check out The Birth Preparation Course Our Sponsors: * Check out factormeals.com/drnicole50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box! * Check out ritual.com/DRNICOLE and get 25% off! * Embrace an informed and empowered journey to parenthood with Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start with 'The Business of Being Born' today at informedpregnancy.tv. * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! * Head to the app store and check out the FREE FamilyAlbum app! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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