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478 | Katie, one baby, plus-size, doula, induction, vaginal birth, PPH
478 | Katie, one baby, plus-size, doula, induction, vaginal birth, PPH
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74 minutes
Released:
May 27, 2024
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Podcast episode
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In this episode 478 Katie shares her pregnancy and birth experience as a plus-size woman. She was denied access to midwifery group practice because of her weight and was immediately placed in a high risk model of care. She reflects on the inherent stress of this and admits that there were frequent suggestions of induction from her second trimester onwards. After employing a doula to support her pregnancy and birth journey, she informed herself and considers her experience positive because she understood her options and advocated for her preferences. Despite pelvic girdle pain she had a normal pregnancy until 39 weeks when tests revealed very early signs of preeclampsia. She opted for an induction, used remifentanil for pain relief and birthed her baby girl after six hours of labour.
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Released:
May 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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