ceasarean Archives - Private Midwives

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Friday, 10 April 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Newborn Care

As I reflect on the recent births I have attended, I am struck by the powerful belief the Mothers had that they could give birth and in each case they did without any intervention and it was a privilege for me to witness this. It was no coincidence though that these births went well let me explain!

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Is an elective Caesarean Birth better?

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Wednesday, 02 July 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth

As a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, I have been thinking about how best to advice women who ask about the benefit to them of avoiding a vaginal delivery and having an elective caesarean section instead. Sometimes there are clinical reasons why a Caesarean may be advised. However, sometimes women will request a Caesarean section when there is no obvious reason to indicate this is necessary. Despite some press statements to the contrary this is still a relatively unusual request. I suppose my answer will depend on what the woman is concerned about, what her choices are, her experiences, her physical and psychological well-being.

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Caesarean Statistics the Truth!

Ali Hargreaves

Tuesday, 06 May 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth

World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for the best outcomes for women and babies only 5%-10% of births should be by caesarean section...

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Skin-to-skin care with the partner

Private Midwives

Monday, 05 August 2013 / Published in Newborn Care

Birth is unique and dynamic, working alongside your midwife you will be planning and preparing for many months towards an ideal birth. Sometimes things can and do change which may mean that you as the mother cannot hold your baby for the first time; this may be in the event of a CS for example. If for any reason you cannot hold your baby for a while, skin to skin can start between baby and your partner –Baby will Settle to the rhythm of his/her breathing and his/her heart beating, it is a voice that baby will recognise immediately and can go a long way to start the instinctual process until you are ready to take over.

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