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In this episode, Anni speaks on what it was like to have an unexpected cesarean and then dives into the details of what it was like to find out her unborn child in her second pregnancy was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 leading to her and her husband Chris, to make the extremely hard and sad decision to terminate the pregnancy. She then ends her episode by sharing a very positive redemptive VBAC birth story. 

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider. 

Resources:

• Military Birth Talk Podcast: https://www.militarybirthresourcenetwork.org/militarybirthtalk 
• Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition: https://www.militarybirthresourcenetwork.org/ 

Definitions:

• Pubic Symphysis Pain AKA Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction
• Manual/External Cephalic Version (ECV) 
• Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)
• Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
• Dilation and Evacuatoin (D&E)
• Amniocentesis
• Membrane /Cervical Sweep
• Occiput Posterior (OP) Presentation

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