{"id":2163,"date":"2018-08-27T21:35:19","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T02:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clanstellhorn.com\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2018-08-27T21:35:19","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T02:35:19","slug":"birth-story-of-kacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clanstellhorn.com\/birth-story-of-kacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Story of Kacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

J and J started care with me in the first trimester of their third pregnancy.\u00a0 They had their previous baby at home with me two years ago.\u00a0 You can read about that journey here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Just as J’s previous pregnancy was eventful, so was this little one’s journey.\u00a0 As what happened last pregnancy, this little one was definitely feeling on the larger side but to add to it, this little one was persistently breech!<\/p>\n

I referred J to a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist for an evaluation.\u00a0 He also felt baby was large, estimating over 9 pounds at 36 weeks, and scheduled her for an external cephalic version for 37.0 weeks.\u00a0 He prepared her with the risks and benefits, and told her if baby did not move, he would want to perform a cesarean that day.<\/p>\n

J went in \"\"on June 15th at 37.0 weeks anxious for the unknown.\u00a0 After multiple delays, J was finally in the OR that evening, and baby moved without much effort.<\/p>\n

J was ready to get things moving since baby was already expected to be on the large side, plus she was nervous baby would move back breech.\u00a0 I had another client who was overdue, and I told J we could not begin actively encouraging baby out until the other client had her baby.<\/p>\n

J came in at 37.3 weeks for her regular appointment, and to begin homeopathy to gently start the process.\u00a0 I did an exam, and found J to be 1cm dilated, 70% effaced, and baby at a -4 station.\u00a0 I did not see J again for three more days, after my other client had her baby.<\/p>\n

At 37.6 weeks, J came in to begin more serious labor encouragement.\u00a0 Her cervical exam was the same.\u00a0 I did a membrane sweep, and we began herbs to help encourage J’s uterus contract.<\/p>\n

We repeated things the next day.\u00a0 When J was at the office, we discussed her returning the next day and planning to stay in my area so that I could encourage her twice.<\/p>\n

At 38.1 weeks, J returned around noon.\u00a0 She had made some cervical change, and was now 2cm, 70% effaced, baby at a -3 station, and had a bulgy bag of water.\u00a0 She went for an adjustment with one of my favorite chiropractors, had some lunch, went for a walk, and then returned back to my office at 4pm.\u00a0 Contractions were coming every 8-10 minutes, and upon exam, J was 3cm dilated, 80% effaced, and a -3 station.\u00a0 We were hopeful that this might kick into active labor.<\/p>\n

\"\"Active labor kicked in within a few hours, and quickly when it did.\u00a0 J was texting me updates, but soon her doula was taking over.\u00a0 It was determined around 1030pm that all the birth team should be en route.\u00a0 Once again, it took me some time as I was getting my newborn together to get out the door, and that added a lot of time.<\/p>\n

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Jessica says this one is titled “lift and tucks suck.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apprentice R arrived at 11pm while I was working my way there.\u00a0 J was working hard, and R felt she was a good 5cm.<\/p>\n

I arrived at 1230am, and found J to be doing lift and tucks with her birth team that was already present.\u00a0 She was moaning with contractions, and surrounded with so much love and support.<\/p>\n

After the lift and tucks, I did an exam and found J to be 9cm dilated, 100% effaced, and baby at a 0 station. I encouraged J to continue changing positions to help baby move down, as it would not be long and it would be time to push.<\/p>\n

\"\"I stepped away to nurse my baby while the rest of the team helped J in her journey and set up for delivery.\u00a0 When I was done, J was done waiting and asked me to break her water.<\/p>\n

After reviewing risks and benefits, I broke J’s water at 122am.\u00a0 J was 10cm dilated, and baby at a +1 position.\u00a0 I told J whenever she felt the urge and was ready, she could begin to push.\u00a0 With the next contraction, she began to push.<\/p>\n

\"\"J began to push in a squat, then moved to kneeling with a side lunge.\u00a0 At 148am, she moved into side lying on the bed to push.\u00a0 J did beautifully at hydrating between contractions.\u00a0 She was continually surrounded by so much love and support, and her oldest child A was such a sweet doula to her mama!<\/p>\n

\"\"As we entered the 2am hour, J pushed in hands and knees,\u00a0 right side in the bed, and then semi reclining doing tug of war with her doula.\u00a0 As 3am neared, I suggested J sit on the toilet for a few contractions, try to empty her bladder, and try to breathe through a few contractions.<\/p>\n

\"\"J moved back to the bedroom at 312am, pushing in a squat.\u00a0 Apprentice R and I began to talk to J about any mental blocks she might be having, but as we talked briefly, J said the baby was right there.\u00a0 She could feel the difference.<\/p>\n

\"\"The head was visible at 321am, and we called the rest of the team to come!\u00a0 The head was crowning at 323am, followed by the head at 324am with a nuchal cord.\u00a0 After a moment for baby to get in position, baby was born at 325am.\u00a0 Her heart rate was slightly low at first, but quickly normalized.\u00a0 After a few puffs from the bag and mask, baby was more actively crying and letting her presence known!<\/p>\n

\"\"Welcome to the world Kacy!\u00a0 Born earthside on June 24th, 2018 at 325am, weighing in at 9lbs 12ozs, 23.25in long.\u00a0 Your mama worked so hard in her birthing time to bring your earthside at home, just as she envisioned and planned.<\/p>\n

#sacredjourneymidwifery<\/p>\n

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