Balloon catheters have a better safety profile than medications for cervical ripening. And they're the go-to for #VBAC clients who can't use prostaglandins. Worth knowing about.
Free handout: https://doulabiz.myflodesk.com/ripen #doula
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@HazelKeedle's new #book has been out for a while so I'm a bit late to the party! If you are a #maternity #professional and you support women planning #VBAC - you'll want a copy of this.
It features a small section from me about fetal monitoring during VBAC!
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Women are sometimes told that CTG monitoring is "essential" for their #VBAC but the evidence simply doesn't stack up. More details about why in the blog post.
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Also, Wikipedia has a stolen valor #1stVBAC.
I literally could have 2nd generation #VBAC by 1984 as it's a lie.
This study looked at the effects of #doula presence on birth outcomes. "for every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 more vaginal births after cesarean".
#doulasactivists #vbac #birthoutcomes
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How many laboured with a doula? #tolac #vbac #birthworkers #reducingrisk #educationmatters #morePDforOBs
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I had the pleasure of speaking about the use of #CTG monitoring for VBAC at the #Doula Conference over the weekend. Here's what people said about it.
What to learn more about CTGs and #VBAC? I also teach this as an online course, and you can enrol now!
education.birthsmalltalk.com/VBAC
This weekend we welcomed our 3rd baby into the world. 3 is a special number to me and so many things make her special to our family.
(Pronounced Bri-Allen)
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Planning a #VBAC? Want reliable information about your fetal monitoring options? This course is for you!
All the details are here - education.birthsmalltalk.com/VBAC
It’s not OK that women when women are coerced into decision about fetal monitoring for #VBAC. Knowing that it happens helps you be prepared for it.
Dr Hazel Keedle and I talked about #VBAC and #CTG monitoring recently. Access the full video here.
education.birthsmalltalk.com/vbac-register
Local RN (Obstetrics) Mary K Stanley engaging with Dr Mark Sloan about the history of hospitals facing liability regarding their #anesthesia coverage; hospitals became less able to facilitate #VBAC #CVLAFirstMoments
Here's my very long VBAC-turned-RCS birth story: http://www.oipom.com/2014/05/20/thoras-birth-story/ #vbac #rcs #homebirth #hospitaltransfer
US hospitals held accountable for c-section rates: www.improvingbirth.org/2013/01/u-s-hospitals-he... #csection #vbac (via @HippieIncognito)
Documentary about four women interested in having a #vbac is funded! http://kck.st/Nl54bt Excited! Can't wait to see it. #birth
Just read an inspiring birth story about an unassisted homebirth after cesarean. http://is.gd/mMvDA9 #VBAC #HBAC
