Cesareans: When They're Necessary & Avoiding When They Aren't- PART 2

With cesarean rates higher than ever in the U.S., we realize there is a major lack of education about why and how to avoid an unnecessary one, until now. This two-part podcast covers all things cesarean birth: from the history behind cesarean birth, where it developed, why the cesarean birth rate has not gone down (even though it should have), why a provider may recommend one - including which reasons are legitimate and which can be avoided, what you can expect if you have one, and most importantly how to PREVENT an unnecessary cesarean birth! This episode (Part 2) covers everything from what to expect during a cesarean birth, emotions that go along with one, and a quick overview for recovery. Spoiler alert: be gentle with yourself!

 

[1:13] What to expect during a cesarean birth

[7:10] Gentle cesareans

[11:12] Stephanie's cesarean birth experience

[14:20] Emotions that come along with cesarean birth

[16:45] Processing our birth stories

[17:48] What partners can do during a cesarean birth

[18:32] Quick overview of cesarean birth recovery

[21:27] How to avoid an unnecessary cesarean birth (a brief list + why)

[29:24] Cortney's travel analogy & how it works for birth

[30:44] The top 3 things we most commonly see that encourage unnecessary cesarean births

[30:34] Your provider

[34:15] Calculating your due date accurately

[35:09] Unnecessary inductions

[36:50] Summing it all up!