H's Birth

SO... I got home from a 10 hr birth at about 4 AM. I got a little bit of sleep before I was called to attend my next birth. She was off to the hospital to be induced. She kept me updated with her text messages. We were both a little frustrated at first because before they started her on pitocen, her doctor came in and broke her water. Now, I'm under the opinion because I have been taught by midwives that you do not need to break someone's water to induce them. We all know that there are many risks involved when you artificially rupture the membranes too soon: infection, cord prolapse, no more cushion, etc. Plus, this client, her labors go so fast, that she doesn't need her water broken. There are times when it may be more beneficial to have your water broken, but I believe that it is when you are way into labor Not at the get-go. Now it's usually okay when your water breaks first thing on it's own, because.. it's on it's own. It's not artificial. We decided tthat I would head to the hostpital to be with her, since they got her going on pitocen. When I got to the hosptial, she was doing SO amazing! She was working through her contractions beautifully and her husband was so supportive! They were doing so well. I was so impressed that she was doing so well with no bag of waters, and hooked up to intense pitocen. She said that her Dr told her the baby was posterior. So we changed her positions, and it worked! Her baby turned. That was so neat to see. She kept progressing very quickly. She was so strong and so determined! Her husband and I worked together to do some counter pressure and only a few hours later, she felt like pushing! She was in a great position to push the baby out....and the staff came in and laid her back and put her legs up in stirrups. I tried to help her feel comfortable. The baby was coming so fast, she couldn't really do anything about their positioning her. She's a pro anyway, so she could deal with it. And she did! Her little babe was born at 2:10PM and was just the cutest, most alert baby I have seen! It was such a celebration and such an accomplishment! It was so amazing to be there with her, I was so grateful. I am so happy for these beautiful women and that they let me be part of their special experience. I really love being a doula!