#vrikshambirthstory,

Hi Anu ka, I’m Overweight, have Hypothyroidism and Vaginal delivery with my best partner. We are happy to share the birth story of our beautiful angel. We have been with you from pre-pregnancy till labor management and you are a blessing to us.

I was overweight before pregnancy and have hypothyroidism. During my 1st trimester, I had heavy vomiting because of which I lost 7 kgs and the doctor prescribed me medicine. In the 5th month scan, we found I had Marginal cord insertion and we were supposed to take 2 growth scans to monitor the baby in the 3rd trimester.

My due date was 25th Dec. On the 24th night, I started to get mild cramps which started to get a little intense that night. 25th early morning we went to the hospital at 5 AM and I was 3 cm dilated. The hospital staff sent me back home stating I need to get 5-1-1. So, I came back home started doing exercises, and followed your breathing patterns through contractions.

On the 25th night at 10 PM, my pain got intense. We got admitted to the hospital and I wanted to do a vaginal birth. My doctor was supportive even though I was overweight (102kg). I was 5cm dilated when I got admitted. At 2 AM I was still 5cm and my pain was intense but not consistent. So, I was given Pitocin dosage. At 6 AM I was 8 cm dilated and the doctor told me it may take 3-5 hours.

To everyone’s shock, I was 10cm dilated and almost in the crowning stage at 7:15 AM. Immediately the doctors came and asked me to push. I followed your breathing techniques and in 3 pushes our baby was born. The doctor could not believe I delivered in a few minutes.

We did delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin, and breastfeeding in the golden hour. A special mention to my husband because he was there throughout my labor like a pillar with me in the last 10 months of pregnancy. He motivated me and kept on giving me positive affirmations.

As a couple, we would like to thank you Akka for helping us on this wonderful journey. Looking forward to attending your solid’s session 😊