When Holly and Nathan Miller learned their baby was breech late in pregnancy, the unmedicated vaginal birth they had been preparing for suddenly felt out of reach. Living in rural South Georgia, they explored their options, including finding a provider experienced in vaginal breech birth, but ultimately faced limited choices close to home.
In this episode, EBB Childbirth Class graduates Holly and Nathan share how they shifted their focus from the birth they had originally envisioned to creating a family-centered Cesarean experience. They talk about advocating for a clear drape and immediate skin-to-skin, navigating conflicting information from providers, and finding ways to remain active participants in their baby's birth. They also reflect on Cesarean recovery, the importance of partner support, and what they learned about speaking up for their preferences even when circumstances were outside their control.
(01:27) Finding Evidence Based Birth® and Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth
(03:33) When Birth Plans Began to Change
(05:03) Navigating Birth Options in Rural South Georgia
(07:51) Exploring ECV, Vaginal Breech Birth, and Cesarean
(10:24) Shifting Toward a Family-Centered Cesarean
(12:50) Advocating for a Clear Drape and Immediate Skin-to-Skin
(15:10) Holly and Nathan's Cesarean Birth Story
(17:43) What a Cesarean Felt Like Physically and Emotionally
(22:03) Meeting Eliana and Beginning Skin-to-Skin
(25:31) Breastfeeding and Recovering from a Cesarean
(28:53) Partner Support During Postpartum Recovery
(30:09) Advice for Navigating Breech Birth and Unexpected Changes
(31:53) Looking Ahead to a Future VBAC
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