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...
Read MoreInduction at 39 weeks – does it really benefit women?
Induction at 39 weeks – Does it really benefit women and babies?
Read MoreWhy Bradley? Debunking the Myths of the Classic Natural Childbirth Class.
Debunking the myths of Bradley natural childbirth class.
Read MoreDoes your childbirth education class include all of these topics?
Bradley Method Natural Childbirth classes are incredibly comprehensive and include all of the following topics and more! Nutrition Pregnancy exercises How to stay healthy and low risk Choosing a care-provider Choosing a birth place Evidence based maternity care? training your partner Doulas Natural labor techniques 1st stage 2nd stage 3rd stage Comfort measures 36 common interventions Variations on the theme of birth Danger signs Emergencies (prevention/natural resolutions) Medically necessary interventions Breastfeeding Immediate postpartum care Immediate Baby care And more! If the class...
Read MorePain to Pleasure – The Bradley connection
Pain to pleasure in birth After listening to Debra Pascali-Bonaro’s presentation Pain to Pleasure During Birth [https://www.goldmidwifery.com/] , I was struck by how similar the recommendations were to what Dr. Robert Bradley was teaching over 60 years ago. I was pleased to see how much of this is already being taught in Bradley classes, and always has been. While he may not have ever talked about orgasm as a part of birth (I bet he would now :>), he did talk about privacy, darkness, solitude, quiet, relaxation, and intimate partner support. When Dr. Bradley first started supporting...
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