In this episode The Lamaze Doula is discussing the Pros and Cons of epidurals.  Like any medical procedure, an epidural can have pros and cons that are smart to consider.

So let's talk information, not judgement! :)

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Sources:

 Klein, M. (2011, February 3). Epidural Analgesia—a delicate dance between its positive role and unwanted side effects (Part One)  [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=2010 2 Simkin, P. (2012, April 24). Ten ways to relieve labor pain. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.lamaze.org/p/bl/et/blogid=3&blogaid=22

In this episode Lamaze certified childbirth educator and doula LaToya is sharing evidence based research and exposing myths about TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean) & VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean).

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References:

National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC). Guideline synthesis: Vaginal birth aftercesarean (VBAC). In: National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)  http://www.guideline.gov/syntheses/synthesis.aspx?id=25231. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); 2011 Jan. [cited 2015 April 13]. Available: http://www.guideline.gov. 2 Osterman, M.J.K., Martin, J.A. (2014). Trends in low-risk cesarean delivery in the United States, 1990–2013. National vital statistics reports; vol  63 no 6. National Center for Health Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr63/nvsr63_06.pdf 4 Crowther, C.A., Dodd, J.M., Hiller, J.E., Haslam, R.R., Robinson, J.S., … (2012). Planned Vaginal Birth or Elective Repeat Caesarean: Patient Preference Restricted Cohort with Nested Randomised Trial. PLoS Med. 2012; 9(3). doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.100119 6 Mercer, B., Gilbert, S., Landon, M.B., Spong, C.Y., Leveno, K.J., Rouse, D.J., … Ramin, S.M. (2008). Labor Outcomes with Increasing Number of Prior Vaginal Births after Cesarean Delivery. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2008; 111(2-1): 285-291. doi 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31816102b9

Let's talk:

*Patient Autonomy

Are you familiar with these terms? You need to be!

✔Patient autonomy: The right of patients to make decisions about their medical care without their health care provider trying to influence the decision. Patient autonomy does allow for health care providers to educate the patient but does not allow the health care provider to make the decision for the patient.

✔Informed Consent: permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits.

✔Informed refusal: is where a person has refused a recommended medical treatment based upon an understanding of the facts and implications of not following the treatment. Informed refusal is linked to the informed consent process, as a patient has a right to consent, but also may choose to refuse.

More info:

Here's a live done a couple years back:  https://youtu.be/yXsEKt8PxwI

In this episode, doula LaToya is answering the infamous question... What the heck is a doula? and why should I want one. 

Welcome New Followers from California to Cairo!🌍

Hello! My name is LaToya Murray-Johnson, I am the owner of Doula View LLC here in the metro area of Atlanta, GA, USA.

I am a certified Lamaze Childbirth educator and a professional Birth and Postpartum Doula.

Birth work is not just what I do, its who I am. I believe that God gives each of us a purpose, a gift to give the 🌎 and I am so fulfilled and thankful to be walking in mine.

Through information and unwavering support, one client at a time, birth is being seen differently through the lens of Doula View.

So glad to have you as a part of our birth community!!❤🌍

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