Preparing for a Positive Cesarean Birth with Nicole Heidbreder and Amir Niroumand

Ep 97 Description:

“If that's something that I could encourage other pregnant people to do, is to try to have that clarity about their wants and their needs and their desires, and then to verbalize from a place of clarity to their provider. That inner state of clarity is very important in the conversation.” —Nicole Heidbreder

“My job was to not try to fix things and be more of a listener.” —Amir Niroumand

While vaginal birth is often seen as the ideal, for many birthing experts a medically-necessary cesarean section is the safest option. However, the sterility and clinical nature of surgery can make cesareans feel less personal than desired. But with intentional planning, cesareans can still honor a person's needs and vision for birth.

In this episode, we are joined by DONA International approved Birth doula trainer, Nicole Heidbreder and her partner, Amir Niromand. As a labor and delivery nurse and birth doula of many years, Nicole had clear visions for her own birth plans. However, after struggling to conceive for over a year and experiencing multiple miscarriages, she was forced to reconsider everything.

Nicole and Amir discuss their journey trying to conceive for over a year, which included multiple miscarriages. Nicole explains how her history as a labor and delivery nurse and doula led to shifting her birth plans after being diagnosed with fibroids. She details emotionally accepting surgery and a planned cesarean. Nicole created a supportive medical team and shares her vision for a "magnificent cesarean" honoring her, Amir, and their transition to parenthood, outlining her birth and postpartum plans.

Tune in and learn the importance of grieving loss, the role of clear communication with medical providers, the impact of community support, and the power of crafting a birth centered on the birthing person's needs, voice, and choice.

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Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac

If that's something that I could encourage other pregnant people to do, is to try to have that clarity about their wants and their needs and their desires, and then to verbalize from a place of clarity to their provider. That inner state of clarity is very important in the conversation.” —Nicole Heidbreder

Cesarean births are often seen as clinical, medical procedures, but with intentional planning, they can also be a deeply personal and empowering experience. In this episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with birth doula trainer Nicole Heidbreder and her partner, labor and delivery nurse Amir Niroumand, about crafting a positive cesarean birth.

After struggling with infertility and multiple miscarriages, Nicole was diagnosed with fibroids, which led her to reconsider her birth plans and opt for a medically necessary cesarean. With Amir's support, Nicole created a plan for a “magnificent cesarean” that honored her vision and their transition into parenthood.

Episode Highlights:
🌟 The importance of clarity and communication with medical providers
🌟 Nicole’s journey through infertility, miscarriages, and fibroid diagnosis
🌟 Creating a supportive and personalized cesarean birth plan
🌟 The role of grieving loss and crafting a birth plan based on the birthing person’s needs
🌟 The power of community support during the birth and postpartum journey

Tune in for insights on how to navigate cesarean births with intention, while honoring your desires and needs.

Additional Resources:
💡 Expand your birth practice with Pleasure-Centered Birth Training
💡 Prepare for Cesarean or VBAC with Debra's Online Class

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Episode Highlights:

02:59 pregnancy and Loss

10:43 Shifting Birth Vision and Creating a Supportive team

16:42 Grief and Healing After Pregnancy Loss

20:48 Preparation for a Planned Cesarean Section

26:43 Postpartum Preferences

32:10 The Role of the Community in Providing Supportive Care

34:39 Honoring the Mother’s Voice and Choice

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