Unmedicated 36 Week Birth + NICU Stay | Baby #2's Birth Story + a 6 Month Update

This is a raw, unfiltered look at the birth of my second baby and our unexpected NICU experience. Despite a stressful start, we had a positive outcome! I experienced PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes) for the second time and gave birth unmedicated at 36 weeks—just 1.5 hours after arriving at the hospital. My first baby was born at 35 weeks and had no NICU stay, so I wasn't concerned...so this experience shocked me. With no prior knowledge of the NICU, I had to quickly learn what a stay entails when my son spent 7 days in the NICU due to breathing issues from prematurity and suspected pneumonia. If you're facing PPROM, a premature birth, or a NICU stay, I hope this video helps you feel more prepared and reassured. 💙 NICU list: Some of the things I found useful during our NICU stay if you're looking for yourself or for gifts for a loved one: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DK9VEICT7B5N?ref_=wl_share Goodnight NICU book to get signed by your care team and keep for baby: https://amzn.to/3DSRm3e My fantastic doula: https://aboundinggracebirth.com/about-nashville-black-doula/ Favorite app to listen to during labor: https://www.christianhypnobirthing.com/