Evidence Based Birth® EBB 275: A PROM, GBS, and Birth Center Transfer Story with EBB Childbirth Class Graduate, Emily Helgerson
Jul 12, 2023
46:37
In today's episode, we talk with Emily Helgerson, an EBB Childbirth Class Graduate about how taking the EBB Childbirth class helped her navigate transferring from a birth center to the hospital after experiencing premature rupture of membranes while being positive for Group B Strep. Emily Helgerson holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education in Spanish, with a minor in Italian, from the University of Minnesota and a master's in second language teaching with a focus on immersion from McGill University. Emily taught Spanish immersion elementary school before deciding to stay home with baby Teddy, after he was born. Her and her partner, Brad, live in Minneapolis with their toddler and two cats. In 2023, it was announced that Emily will be the new Dean of Skovsøen, the Danish language village in Northern Minnesota. Emily shares how the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class provided tools, resources and preparation that her and her partner were able to practice throughout pregnancy and remain empowered when they faced a hospital transfer. Emily talks about her Golden Ticket team, with her partner, doula (who is also her mom!) and the team of midwives between the birth center and the hospital. We will also introduce a newer research topic regarding placenta size, placental measurement and its correlation to newborn health outcomes. Content Warning: Group B Strep, Antibiotics for group B Strep, Heart decelerations, birth center transfer to hospital Resources: Check out EBB's Signature Articles: Follow Emily Helgerson’s Parenting Group on IG @Common Ground Parenting Listen to the following podcasts:
- Listen to EBB 262 to hear about advocating for your newborn in the hospital
- Listen to EBB's Group B Strep Podcast Series here
- Listen to EBB's Webinar replay here
- Listen to Lisa Taylor’s Podcast Birth Matters