#36: All About Cesareans: Prevention, Planning, and Healing

In this episode, we tease out the many reasons for cesarean birth versus vaginal birth - some warranted and some the cause of an impatient modern medical system. We walk you through how to prepare for a cesarean if you know you are having one, and some tips for the quick moments before a potentially unplanned cesarean as well. Dr. Leah shares her unique perspective on her homebirth turned cesarean, and how a frameshift helped her find moments of peace in the OR. We discuss our top tips for thorough healing and recovery, with many practical tips and resources sprinkled throughout. We hope you find value in this episode, whether it's for your preparation or your emotional and physical healing afterwards. Let's dive in.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Birth Documentary: The Business of Being Born
• Breech information via Dr. Stuart Fischbein http://www.birthinginstincts.com/breech-birth-information
• Breech Documentary: Heads Up
• Evidence Based Birth article on “big babies” https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/
• Dr. Leah’s Birth Story episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-home-birth-turned-c-section-dr-leahs-birth-story/id1663942916?i=1000613406262
• Magnesium types mentioned: Triple Mag by Vital Nutrients, Calm Powder by Natural Vitality
• Homeopathics for symptom management mentioned: Arnica montana 30C, Aconitum nappellus 30C, Ignatia amara 30C, Bellis perennis 30C, Carbo veg 30C
• Evivo probiotics great for cesarean born babies https://www.evivo.com/
• Klaire Labs ABX Support for post-antibiotic usage for mom
• Reverse pressure softening for engorgement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJYZrAG6cRA
• VBAC resources:
• https://www.thevbaclink.com/
• https://www.ican-online.org/
• Mental emotional processing / birth trauma resources

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