April 19, 2021 | by: Sherri Wilkerson, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Statistically speaking, most expectant couples will experience labor before giving birth, and increasingly, those couples are hiring a doula for labor support. Some of those births will, due to various reasons, will result in a cesarean. What does doula support look like in those situations?
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April 12, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
Many pregnant people, including those taking childbirth classes, don't want to think about the possibility of having a cesarean, planned or unplanned. “I didn’t even read that section of the book, because I didn’t want to think about that,” is a common statement that I often hear from students. The likelihood that a person will give birth by cesarean is real. If you are pregnant, it's important to take steps to reduce your chances of birthing by cesarean. A quality childbirth class that covers informed choice, identifying an evidence-based provider, and in-depth information on interventions can help.
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June 04, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Does your attitude about food ingredients influence what you buy on your weekly grocery shopping trip (organic or standard, carbs, vegetarian or meat, natural, low fat, etc.)? Of course it does! Well, what if you could get an inside look into your doctor/
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April 04, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Giving birth by cesarean brings with it a unique set of experiences and challenges that are specific to c-section. If you are pregnant, whether you expect to have a cesarean or not, it's critical to know what to expect during a cesarean birth, including s
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November 13, 2017 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
According to a new study, fear of childbirth may be a driving cause in wanting or choosing an unnecessary c-section. The study surveyed women with healthy pregnancies from eight countries, and looked at responses that indicated the level of fear toward bi
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