191. Re-release: Should I have a vaginal birth or a caesarean?

About this episode

The episode discusses the pros and cons of vaginal and caesarean births, exploring various factors influencing the decision.

In this re-released ep of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid cover the pros and cons of both vaginal birth and caesarean birth. This is a very chatty episode because the answer is…nuanced. The first question we delve into is why someone would ask this question? In this episode we talk about: •        A medical indication where a Caesarean section is suggested. •        A history of trauma, or fear surrounding vaginal birth. •        Concern about sexual function after vaginal birth •        Maybe a birth story has made someone think ‘nope, not for me.’ •        Or they feel a planned Caesarean section seems more manageable. You can find links to the episodes Brigid talks about below: Episode 30. Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention here .  Episode 64. What happens in a planned caesarean? here . LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website:&nbsp…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Pat, Brigid Moloney

Topics covered

• vaginal birth
• caesarean birth
• birth options
• medical indications
• trauma and birth
• sexual function
• planned caesarean

Keywords

• vaginal birth
• caesarean section
• birth trauma
• sexual function
• planned caesarean
• birth options
• medical indications

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Kick Pregnancy Podcast, Instagram, Facebook, Website

Books & works: Episode 30. Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention, Episode 64. What happens in a planned caesarean?

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