International Cesarean Awareness Network

Education, Support, & Advocacy for Birth Justice & Healing

Day 27 – Placenta Gives Life, But Can Also Kill as C-Section Rate Climbs

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abc_barbara_george_ml_140313_12x5_1600“Normally, the Nitabach layer prevents the placenta from invading the uterine wall. But a Caesarian, or any kind of surgery, including an abortion or a D&C (dilation and curettage), can destroy that layer allowing the placenta to invade the body cavity.”

“The numbers are shocking,” Karkowsky told ABCNews.com. “It’s something women should know about.”

. . . Read the whole article over at ABCnews.go.com. 

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Day 25 – Connecting with Social Media (Part 2)

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pins-2Have you checked out ICAN’s Pinterest? We’re dedicated to meeting women where they’re at to support, educate, and advocate for families as they explore their birthing options. Please follow our social media accounts this month as we dig deeper into placenta accreta and in the future as we explore different topics on cesarean prevention, cesarean recovery, and VBAC.

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Day 24 – Risks to Mother and Baby

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Any woman who experienced a significant bleed during birth and difficulty breastfeeding postpartum should be tested for Sheehan's Syndrome as soon as possible, especially if her period did not restart in a timely manner despite not being able to breastfeed.
Any woman who experienced a significant bleed during birth and difficulty breastfeeding postpartum should be tested for Sheehan’s Syndrome as soon as possible, especially if her period did not restart in a timely manner despite not being able to breastfeed.

“While the risks of placenta accreta are considerable and women need to be informed about them, they must be kept in perspective. Many women with placenta accreta do reasonably well, as do their babies. If you have accreta, don’t read the list of possible risks below and panic. Remember that these are only possibilities. They have to be taken seriously, but they are not predestined outcomes. A lot depends on how serious your accreta is and how well it is managed.”

 

. . . Read the whole article over at WellRoundedMama.Blogspot.com. 

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