Not Planning on a Natural Birth?
We are very passionate about providing women with information and then supporting them in the choices that they make. Birth is a very personal and life-changing experience and should not be influenced by other people.
If a mother has decided she was having an “all natural birth” we still go through the whole range of pain relief options – natural comfort measures and drug options, including a "Plan C" in case of surgical birth. Therefore, we also cover the full range of information for women who want "an epidural at the hospital doors". Birth can be quite unpredictable! What happens if there is no time for an epidural? What about if the natural comfort measures aren't providing enough relief after 30 hours of a posterior labour?
We also provide birth debriefing as part of my support to women. Previous birth experiences and even cultural influences often shadows a woman's beliefs around birth. Sometimes when a woman better understands the process of normal labour and how her body supports the labour process, it reassures her of her abilities. This then allows a woman to clearly evaluate her options in birth and to make an informed decision for her and her baby.
Even if a caesarean is medically indicated, there are still options and ways of making this birth more about your birthing experience. Pre-natal discussions would include ways to encourage the normal birthing hormones and options you may have during surgery. There would also be an emphasis on breastfeeding support as the surgery increases the likelihood of breastfeeding difficulties.
If a mother has decided she was having an “all natural birth” we still go through the whole range of pain relief options – natural comfort measures and drug options, including a "Plan C" in case of surgical birth. Therefore, we also cover the full range of information for women who want "an epidural at the hospital doors". Birth can be quite unpredictable! What happens if there is no time for an epidural? What about if the natural comfort measures aren't providing enough relief after 30 hours of a posterior labour?
We also provide birth debriefing as part of my support to women. Previous birth experiences and even cultural influences often shadows a woman's beliefs around birth. Sometimes when a woman better understands the process of normal labour and how her body supports the labour process, it reassures her of her abilities. This then allows a woman to clearly evaluate her options in birth and to make an informed decision for her and her baby.
Even if a caesarean is medically indicated, there are still options and ways of making this birth more about your birthing experience. Pre-natal discussions would include ways to encourage the normal birthing hormones and options you may have during surgery. There would also be an emphasis on breastfeeding support as the surgery increases the likelihood of breastfeeding difficulties.
