Introduction
A short History of the C-section
C-section statistics
Common causes of C-section
Placenta previa
Cindy Krauss: History of loss, Stillborn, C-section x2
Amelia Smith: C-section with 2nd baby, NICU
Pre-eclampsia
Jaqueline Lèbre Bacellar: Induction, medical interventions, difficult recovery
Breech
Karen Hiemer: Planned c-section, older mother, trouble breastfeeding
Twins
Amber Hunt: Failed induction, extreme Epidural nausea, tubal ligation, diastasis recti
Congenital Defects
Raleigh Russel: Congenital defects and C-sections with both her babies
Umbilical cord trouble
Emily May Bezanson: Induction, not progressing, Emergency C-section, cord wrap, feelings of failure
Cathy Favreau: VBAC x2
Ruby Schaefer: VBAC x2, uterine rupture, ectopic pregnancy
Not progressing/Fetal Distress/Heart Rate Trouble
Juliane Wagner: Body & emotions shut down in hospital environment
Kara Lee Steigelman: Didn't dilate, easy recovery
Kathryn Feeks Vieira: Feelings of failure, yoga, preparing for 2nd C-section
Elizabeth Francis: Group B Strep positive, Leaking amniotic fluid, Pitocin induction, penicillin allergy, Spinal headaches, blood patches
Big Baby (CPD)
Emily LaPierre: (Gestational diabetes, epidural, extended pushing phase)
Alison Taylor Enos: Big baby, easy recovery
Rhiana Westlund: Gestational Diabetes, Epidural
Placental Abruption
Katrina Nevin: Planned home birth, emergency c-section, extended NICU stay
the role of the Doula
Things I wish I'd known
Advise for other mothers
Unexpected aftereffects of surgery
Recovery and Self Care:
Adrianne Ryan: Exercise afterwards
Stephanie Priore: Energy healing and scar tissue
Your belly and scar after surgery
Breastfeeding issues and support
Emotional healing: feelings of guilt, sadness, regret
VBAC and Subsequent births: info, resources, stories
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