After many hours of intense contractions Andrea is 3cm. Hitting a wall of exhaustion and disappointment she decides she needs some solitude and rest. As contractions continue to intensify Andrea fights the urge to vomit. Midwife Beth Cannon describes how vomiting can actually help labor progress for most women.
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Andrea P. Episode 11
As labor progresses in the tub Andrea's surges are still seven to ten minutes apart but she feels the urge to push. Laboring on her knees with her husband manning the hip squeezes the angle is tricky for midwives to assist in the delivery but that is no problem for Andrea.
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Andrea P. Episode 12
Andrea's baby is here! Andrea and Midwife Beth Cannon talk about how newborn care differs between hospital and home birth. As Andrea looks back on her three very different birth experiences she stresses the importance of informed choice for all women.
