Thoughts on Placenta Accreta & the First Cesarean
I recently heard a news report about placenta accreta which is a very serious, But rare, side effect of having had previous cesarean section surgery and subsequent pregnancies. Placenta accreta occurs when all or part of the placenta attaches abnormally to the myometrium (the muscular layer of the uterine wall).What struck me was the absence of a discussion on the way to prevent this life-threatening issue: Preventing the first cesarean. Cesarean sections can be life-saving surgeries when used appropriately, and we are thankful for the knowledge and skills that surgeons have to apply this...
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Induction at 39 weeks – Does it really benefit women and babies?
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What is Physiologic birth?
Physiologic birth is very simply what we call natural birth. It is the way that human bodies are biologically designed to give birth without interference. The human female body is designed to grow a new human, birth that human, and nourish that human. You are one stop shopping! It involves nourishing the woman growing a new human. Proper pregnancy nutrition helps to support her body and pregnancy, as well as creating a properly expanded blood volume, and working to prevent problems that can interfere with the birth process. Physiologic birth in a well-nourished body increases...
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The Benefits of Bradley Natural/Physiological Childbirth Classes: The safest way for most women to have a baby Encourages couple bonding and understanding Empowers women through education Make educated decisions about your childbirth Highest rate of drug and surgery free birth; 75-85% of students! Learn how to avoid the risks of common labor interventions Learn to stay healthy and low risk; prevent common pregnancy and labor complications through nutrition and healthy choices during pregnancy Classes begin in mid-pregnancy and fill up fast! In the greater Rochester area in upstate New York,...
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