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In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael discuss what it means to have a gentle and family-centered cesarean birth and why it is so important.  Having a gentle and family centered cesarean helps the birthing parents participate and feel more connected with their birth.  You can have an empowering and satisfying birth experience no matter how your birth unfolds.  Having a supportive care provider who practices true informed and shared decision making along with preparing during pregnancy for the possible variations that may occur during the birthing process can help you feel more at ease and confident as you prepare for your upcoming birth.  Toward the end of the episode we give a specific list of things to consider when planning for a gentle and family-centered birth.

In this episode, we will discuss the following:

• Why is having a family-centered/gentle cesarea important?
• Reasons you may need a planned cesarean
• Reasons you may need an unplanned cesarean during labor
• If you need a cesarean, what can you do to prepare in a meaningful and effective way?
• Planned cesarean vs emergency cesarean
• Shared and informed decision making tool - BRAIN acronym
• What are some things you can advocate for?

Resources:

Ep. 25 VBAC Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (includes ways to avoid primary cesarean)

Birthful Podcast - Gentle Cesareans

North Atlanta Birth Services - Cesarean Prep Resources 

Resource with video (Dr. Bootstaylor)

Resource (NPR)

Tips for breastfeeding after a cesarean

Dr. Shannon’s blog - What I’ve Learned from Cesarean Birth

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The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  The podcast hosts take no money from affiliate links provided in the show notes. 

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"Freedom” by Roa - https://roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic

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Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.