The Essential Pregnancy and Birth Guide by Rebecca Chicot

Author:Rebecca Chicot
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Quadrille
Published: 2015-08-07T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5: Birth

This chapter looks at the way fashions in birthing have changed over the last century and the implications of these changes. There are pros and cons to giving birth in hospital, and also to giving birth at home. Before you make a choice, try to weigh up each option objectively. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, for example, your midwife or doctors would probably recommend that you deliver your baby in hospital so that his safety is not at risk. Or if your baby is in a breech or transverse position and can’t be turned before the birth, your team would certainly recommend that you give birth in hospital as well. This chapter looks at all of your pain-relief options – from breathing techniques and TENS machines to epidurals and everything in between. We’ll also tell you about your options if find you need a Caesarean section – it’s really good to know about these, especially if you were hoping for a natural birth – since there are ways to simulate a natural birth as far as possible. Delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin contact, delayed bathing, a breastfeed soon after the birth are all possible with Caesarean deliveries too. Remember, births don’t always go to plan. New mums and dads often feel powerless when they’re in an operating theatre with a medical team at 3am. If you know what you want, and why, and you’ll have a much better chance of getting it.

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