Cesarean DeliveryA Cesarean delivery is a birth through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus instead of a birth through the vagina. There has been a gradual increase in cesarean births over the past 30 years. In June of 2003, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the national cesarean birth rate [...] |
Assisted DeliveryOccasionally, towards the end of delivery, mother and baby might need an extra help for a successful delivery. At these situations, after making sure that anesthesia is working, an obstetrician would gently apply forceps or minimal suction to the baby’s head. This procedure consists in gently bringing the baby’s head through the birth canal while [...] |
Caregivers ConsultationThe majority of caregivers have a set routine of how things will be done. They are experts, and have the proper experience and training. They also want your best for your delivery as well. However, they may not agree with all aspects of your birth plan. They might misunderstand it as a list of demands, [...] |
Important ConsiderationsYou might research ALL the routine policies and procedures for “mommy care” in the birth setting of your choice. If, for some reason, you disagree with some rule or procedure of delivery at the setting of your choice, you may not want it in your birth plan or it may be time to consider a [...] |