Dr. Aaron Caughey (OB/GYN) breaks down the research on the topic of cesareans for “stalled” labor and offers advice for women in discussing the issue with care providers. Bottom line: waiting for 2-4 hours after “stall” leads to better outcomes for mothers and similar outcomes for babies as cesarean.
Best of the Birth Blogs – Week Ending November 15th
Your weekly one-stop for highlights from the birth blogosphere. Visit weekly for the latest on childbirth, especially related to cesarean prevention, recovery, and VBAC. To nominate a blog post to be featured here, email me at blog@ican-online.org
Reality Rounds – Inshallah: A bittersweet post on how early seeds of doubt sown during birth can affect a new mother.
Birth After Cesarean – Feeling Inspired: Michelle shares some new, powerful cesarean art.
The Unnecessarian – Chicago-Area Woman Fired by Doctor for Refusing Unnecessarian: Jill gives a great summary of a story we blogged earlier this week and detailed by ICAN of DuPage.
Woman to Woman Childbirth Education – Fat Phobia: Kathy dishes on a British hospital banning overweight women from giving birth at their facility.
Birthing Beautiful Ideas – Reflecting on Birth from Within (Part One): A thoughtful post on insights gained from an unplanned cesarean birth experience.
Chicago Mom to OB Who Dumped Her: No Cesarean Necessary
Despite being callously dumped by her OB practice on the day before her due date, this resilient Chicago mom – with the support of her husband and ICAN – went on to VBAC her sixth baby girl.
Mother seeking VBA3C: "I've had no right to choose what I want"
A Maryland mom who desires a VBA3C (vaginal birth after three cesareans) made her local news last night. Hats off to Lori for standing up for her rights!
Video: My Birth Journeys by Danielle Elwood
Danielle shares this touching video with us that chronicles her two cesarean births:
My Birth Journeys from Danielle Elwood on Vimeo.
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