Topic Archive: c-section

Episode 152 | August 24, 2009

Julia’s Birthing Story

How was the birth of my 2nd baby different from my 1st? Did I get my desired VBAC? Why were so many people in the delivery room with me? Plus, how is breastfeeding going? How is my 3yr. old adjusting to his little sister? What’s most challenging in being Mom to a newborn again? Former podcaster Julia returns to share her birthing story. Win a 100% Organic BabyHawk baby carrier!

Episode 145 | July 6, 2009

Everything Epidurals

Epidurals: 75% of women have one. What is the process? What is the epidural space? Does it affect the baby? The best position to make the insertion easier, epidural myths, patient controlled epidurals, and possible side affects. PregTASTIC welcomes back Obstetric Anesthesiologist and author Dr. William Camann.    SHOW NOTES

PregTASTIC Pregnancy Podcast #145

March 3, 2009

Repeat Cesarean or VBAC?

Christina was back in the PregTASTIC house sharing her birthing story this week. During our visit she mentioned how her OB changed from mild mannered, soft spoken doctor to stern, drill sergeant doctor when she asked about possibly having a VBAC. What?! Well, seems her doc would prefer what seems to be the norm these days, staying as far away from VBAC as possible.

A recent show we did with Dr. Thomas Moore came up in conversation, during which he spoke about VBACs including the benefits, the risks (compared to a repeat C) and why so many doctors just won’t do VBAC. After the show, I came across this recent TIME article, The Trouble With Repeat Cesareans which speaks to the “VBAC-lash” and how women are being denied the VBAC option. 

Ultimately Christina was more comfortable going for the repeat C instead of VBAC as I was. Though miniscule to some, the risk of uterine rupture was too high for me. Christina’s birthing story again reminded me how several factors along with medical risks and benefits come into play when deciding which childbirth route we take and that each of us have varied personal experiences which frame our equally valid decisions.

Episode 125 | January 26, 2009

Elective Cesarean

What constitutes an “elective” cesarean? Do the benefits outweigh the risks for mom and baby? “Wet lungs” and respiratory problems from cesareans. When is the earliest you should have an elective c-section? The importance of fetal development during the last 2 weeks of gestation, and possible breastfeeding complications from cesareans. Dr. Thomas Moore, Chair of Reproductive Medicine at University of California at San Diego is this week’s guest.

Episode 68 | September 18, 2007

Cesareans, VBAC, Inductions

1 in 3 pregnant women will have a cesarean. What is VBAC? Double sewing? Low transverse incision? What is the recovery time? What tests can be done to determine whether or not you should have a VBAC delivery? Who is a good candidate for a VBAC? Plus, podcaster Angela at 41 weeks, has some questions about inductions. Gerri Ryan answers these questions and talks about the importance of a “love break”.

Episode 62 | August 6, 2007

Early Initiation of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding within the first hours after birth. The importance of the latch and colostrum. Breastfeeding right after a c-section? Lactation Consultant, Annie VerSteeg, addresses these concerns. Plus, tube/finger feeding, nipple confusion, and thrush.

Episode 55 | June 12, 2007

Faith’s Birthing Story

Faith, a former PregTASTIC podcaster, calls in to share her birthing story and how things are going at home with her new baby. A planned c-section but did everything go as planned? Plus, her husband has some advice and a MUST HAVE for expecting families.

Episode 17 | September 11, 2006

Acupuncture and Your Pregnancy

Kristen Burris, a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist discusses all of the benefits of Chinese medicine during pregnancy. What are the benefits to both baby and mom? How acupuncture can help with morning sickness, migraines, nausea, heartburn, edema, back pain and more. Acupuncture can also help with emotions, preventing a miscarriage, help with healing after a c-section and it even helps to stimulate milk supply. Kristen addresses these topics and helps calm your fear of needles.