Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, homebirth, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast
In this episode of the Birthful podcast, I talk with Professor Gene Declercq about the complex realm of inductions. Are there good and not so good reasons for inductions? What are the risks? Do inductions lead to other interventions? Let’s see what the numbers say....
Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, Doulas, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast
Here’s the thing about preparing for birth: you can read all the books, take all the classes, listen to all the podcasts, set up a dream birth team, but no amount of preparation will get the birthing done for you. So, are you doing the inner work that will allow you...
C-sections, Interventions, Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast
Today we are taking a close look at the ARRIVE trial abstract, research that suggests elective inductions at 39 weeks could reduce the Cesarean rate. What does this mean for pregnant people and maternity care? Does mother nature really have it all wrong? Is there a...
Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast, VBAC
There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to having a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC), with many people being told they are not allowed to VBAC. Often the risks of having a VBAC are exaggerated, while the risks of repeat cesareans are downplayed or not even...
Birth Choices, C-sections, Childbirth Education, golden hour, Interventions, newborn, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
How your baby is born will determine what microorganisms get where, when. It’s a beautifully-orchestrated process with lifelong implications for your baby’s health. So what if you have a cesarean birth, take antibiotics, or are not able to feed human milk? Toni Harman...
Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, golden hour, Labor & Birth, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast, VBAC
Birthing parents who have cesareans often feel a disconnect from their birth experience, and usually have to wait an extended time to bond with their baby. It turns out this does not have to be the case. Dr. Pamela Berens tells us about changes to the Cesarean...
