{"id":960,"date":"2016-05-20T20:03:59","date_gmt":"2016-05-21T01:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clanstellhorn.com\/?p=960"},"modified":"2016-05-26T18:40:21","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T23:40:21","slug":"birth-story-of-garrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clanstellhorn.com\/birth-story-of-garrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Story of Garrick"},"content":{"rendered":"

A and P hired me at the end of the first trimester of their second pregnancy.\u00a0 A had her previous baby at a birth center, and was wanting a home birth for this birth.<\/p>\n

Pregnancy progressed normal. At 39.5 weeks A came in for her regular appointment and wanted to discuss some non invasive options to see if it would get labor moving along.\u00a0 I discussed a homeopathy protocol I use that generally works well at getting labor started, but the body has to be ready.\u00a0 A decided to begin the homeopathy the next day.<\/p>\n

Her sweet boy was not ready, and the 6 day protocol came and went.\u00a0 I saw A at 40.5 and we did our first cervical exam.\u00a0 Her cervix was 2cm dilated, 50% effaced and baby at a -2 station.\u00a0 I could tell that the baby was in an acynclitic position.\u00a0 During the exam I could palpate and ear and felt the hand and fingers open and close on mine that was conveniently placed on the side of the baby’s head.\u00a0 I couldn’t convince the baby to move his sweet little hand.\u00a0 We scheduled A’s next appointment for in two days, and A scheduled her 41 week ultrasound the same day.<\/p>\n

A came back two days later for an appointment and for a membrane sweep to see if it would get things moving along.\u00a0 Her cervix was 3cm dilated, 70% effaced and baby at a -2 station.\u00a0 I swept her membranes and started feeling baby’s position.\u00a0 I realized it was the most peculiar position I had ever felt.\u00a0 I couldn’t place what position the baby was in for certain, but it was either a fist or a foot in front of the presenting part.\u00a0 I told A I was hopeful baby was head down, but that I was happy she was going from my office to her ultrasound where we would have confirmation.<\/p>\n

The ultrasound confirmed what I was hoping it would not:\u00a0 the baby was in a breech presentation, happily sitting on his feet.\u00a0 A called and we discussed her options.\u00a0 I discussed with A going in for an external cephalic version (ECV), attempting a vaginal breech delivery at home accompanied with another midwife with breech experience and myself or transporting to the hospital, and making a decision if she would prefer to labor for a vaginal delivery or to have a surgical birth.\u00a0 After discussing with P, A said she would like to go into the hospital and have a surgical birth.\u00a0 We discussed hospitals and they took the time to check with their insurance before deciding on a hospital.<\/p>\n

\"Ready
Ready to meet her little one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After A and P had decided on a hospital, I called and spoke with the hospitalist who requested she come in as soon as possible and they would do the surgery later that afternoon.\u00a0 I faxed over records and called A.\u00a0 She was soon ready and headed to the hospital, requesting me to wait a bit before coming up.<\/p>\n

Love at first sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At 5:07pm on March 10, 2016, A birthed her sweet Garrick by surgical birth with P by her side.\u00a0 He weighed in at 7lbs, 1oz and 19.25″ long.\u00a0 His lungs were wet so they took Garrick to the NICU for a bit to help clear his lungs.<\/p>\n

When it became clear it was going to be a little bit before Garrick could join his mama, I helped A get started with a breast pump so that she could start stimulating her breasts.\u00a0 5 hours after delivery, Garrick was brought to be with his mama.\u00a0 We got him skin to skin and helped initiate the first latch.<\/p>\n

Each baby makes their own way into this world, and it was a privilege to be part of this little one’s journey earth side.\u00a0 Welcome to the world Garrick, born at 5:07pm on March 10, 2016, weighing in at 7lbs 1oz and 19.25″ long.\u00a0 He is so loved by his big sister who loves to help take care of him.<\/p>\n

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