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The Fears and Facts of VBACs

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 07:07:50 +0000

You had a cesarean section with your first baby, and now you’re hoping for a VBAC. Is there anything you can do to improve your chances? What are the risks to both mom and baby? And how do you find a hospital that will perform the procedure despite possible legal issues? Dr. Colleen McNally, OB/GYN at Sharp Mary Birch, explains the important facts to help you make an informed decision.

In this episode: Sunny (host), Mercedes and Kerri
Special Guest: Dr. Colleen McNally, OB/GYN at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns

Resource: American College of Obstetrics and Gynocology, http://www.acog.org

C-Section Secrets: The Truth About Delivery and Recovery

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 09:01:22 +0000

C-section deliveries are on the rise, so it’s best to be prepared before your big day. Today we’re exploring the top c-section secrets! What does the surgery feel like? What can and can’t you do in the operating room? And what can you do to reduce the dreaded c-section scar? Dr. Colleen McNally, an OB/GYN at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns, reveals the top things no one tells you about having a c-section.

In this episode: Sunny (host), Mercedes and Kerri
Special Guest: Dr. Colleen McNally, OB/GYN at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns

Kerri, Dr. McNally, Sunny, Mercedes

Dr. McNally, Sunny, Mercedes

Julia’s C-Section

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:41:10 +0000

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!

Ashleigh’s Preemie C-Section

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:08:40 +0000

Ashleigh’s amazing 10-week early birthing story: No signs of labor to preeclampsia to emergency C-section and life in the NICU. Maternal feelings 10 weeks early, must haves for premie care in the NICU, and car seat woes.

Repeat Cesarean or VBAC?

Host Patti — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:56:39 +0000

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.

Christina’s C-Section

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:02:19 +0000

Christina’s back to share how her 2nd c-section compared to the first, anesthesia surprises, an over-the-curtain paparazzi dad, how she prepared her toddler for the baby and a Facebook baby name poll! Plus, the winner of the PregTASTIC Pregnancy Package! NEXT WEEK: Dr. Marjorie Greenfield, OB/GYN and author of The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book.

Elective Cesarean

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:39 +0000

When should a woman’s choice trump her Dr.’s or midwife’s? This question came up during the show with Dr. Moore as we talked about elective c-sections. Seems this topic has been in the news lately with a widely publicized study concluding that women should not have elective c-sections before week 39. Dr. Moore talked about the elective aspect of this being a gray sort of area, from “too posh to push” to medical reasons causing a vaginal delivery to lead to an unplanned, though requested at the time, c-section, and everything in between. Dr. Moore supported the study findings and shared specific reasons why babies and moms are better off waiting until week 39 for a planned c-section, although he says it’s ultimately best left to the fetus’ choice when to be born.

Elective Cesareans: Do Benefits Outweigh Risks?

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:54:14 +0000

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.

Cesareans, VBAC and Inductions

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:18:39 +0000

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”.

Faith’s C-Section

admin — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:09:00 +0000

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.