S6 Ep 8 - hyperemesis gravidarum with Megan from Birth-Ed

10/24/22 • 33 min

In this episode I chat to Megan Rossiter from Birth-Ed about her experience of hyperemesis gravidarum. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a condition at the extreme end of the pregnancy sickness spectrum, and affects approximately 2% of people. Different from pregnancy sickness, HG can be incredibly debilitating for sufferers, and can affect the health of both the pregnant person and the baby. so it is important that you seek medical attention if you are unable to keep any food or fluids down as you can become dehydrated. Megan talks about the difficulties with getting support from her GP and the hospital when she first suffered with HG in her first pregnancy, and how it was better managed in her second. We discuss tips for advocacy, symptoms, and the impact this debilitating condition can have on sufferers. If you're suffering from HG, you can find support from the charity https://www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ You can find Megan on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/birth_ed/ where she shares her story of experiencing HG. The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. Disclaimer: The information and provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. We reserve the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time. The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the content of the podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed. Your use of content contained in or linked to this podcast is entirely at your own risk. The Better Birth podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

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S6 Ep 7 - maternal assisted caesareans with Dr Elphinstone

In this episode I talk to obstetrician Dr Natalie Elphinstone. Dr Elphinstone is an Obstetrician working on the south coast of Australia. She has witnessed the birth of over 1500 babies and believes in supporting women and families to make individual choices that feel right for them. And if that choice involves a caesarean section, then she’s a keen advocate for making that the best possible version of a caesarean birth it can be!
Her videos of Maternal and Partner Assisted Caesareans have gone viral on Instagram, prompting discussions with healthcare providers all around the world, and inspiring no less than at least 5 other countries to follow her lead so far. We talk about what a maternal assisted caesarean is and why you may want one, how they're done and how to advocate with your obstetrician to have one if they haven't done one before.

You can find Dr Natalie on instagram at @drnatalieelphinestone where you can find lots of amazing videos of her caesareans.

Disclaimer:

The information and provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. We reserve the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.

The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness.

All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the content of the podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed. Your use of content contained in or linked to this podcast is entirely at your own risk. The Better Birth podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

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S6 Ep 9 - Dorcas’s positive BBA birth story

This episode is Dorcas’s positive birth story. She joined my August group course and gave birth recently. She had a quick and easy labour, birthing at home in the pool, just her and her husband before the midwives arrived. A huge thank you to Dorcas for agreeing to share her story. I hope it empowers many more pregnant people to have trust in their bodies and their instincts.