170. How & Why a Forceps Assisted Delivery with Doula Rachel Campbell

 
 
 

listen to a mom and doula’s two medicated hospital births!

Rachel Campbell is a mom, doula, and leader in her local community. In this episode, she shares her two medicated hospital birth stories with her daughter and son.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Rachel's first birth, which was marked by a failed epidural, an extended pushing period, and a forceps-assisted delivery

  • Her complicated postpartum period, which included an infection and difficult healing journey with a severe tear

  • Rachel's second birth, which was remarkably similar to her first, but with a very different redemptive outcome

  • Advocating for yourself with providers postpartum and taking care of your own medical needs, even when it seems like other people are not taking your concerns seriously

  • A brief chat about the use of an SSRI medication to manage postpartum depression

  • A doula chat with Heidi and Rachel about tips for staying hydrated during pregnancy, especially during hot weather

XOXO -Heidi

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Heidi Snyderburn