Liz gave beginning to her second child, Adelaide, at 41 weeks. Her labor was longer than she anticipated since her first child got here in solely 8 hrs. Addie was malpositioned and keen to take her time to return out. Liz labored upright with the assist of her husband Isaac and her doula Sarah. Her midwife and beginning group utilized many assets to attempt to assist Addie descend, together with facetiming Liz’s pelvic ground bodily therapist for suggestions. Pitocin was additionally utilized to assist with how inconsistent Liz’s contraction sample was. When Addie was prepared, she lastly got here out rapidly in three pushes weighing 8lbs 7oz. Liz was shocked on the pace of the pushing stage however so glad she was lastly out. Liz had only some minor tears however did have a postpartum hemorrhage that was managed with medicines. Liz is so grateful to her superb beginning group – her midwife, doula, pelvic PT and husband. They supported her and offered her with the area to beginning Addie in the best way Addie wanted!
Liz Marnik Bio
Liz lives on the coast of Maine along with her husband Isaac, her son Owen, and her daughter Adelaide. She is an Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and Microbiology at a college in Maine. In her spare time, she is an avid runner, hiker and runs a science communication Instagram account. Yow will discover her there @sciencewhizliz
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