Sunday, April 1, 2012

Natural (Mother-centered) C-section

A cesarean section does not need to be a cold, quick, anxiety-provoking, and/or inhumane procedure.  It is still a birth!  It can be worth it to spend time planning for a c-section in a way that prepares you and your baby to have a very special, gentle experience.  One of the ways that HypnoBirthing can help is by incorporating relaxation and visualization into the birth room--even if it is in the OR.  You can also advocate for immediate, uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact with your baby and immediate breastfeeding.

This is not selfish!  It is best for the baby, if it is possible.  It is not always convenient for hospital/OR staff, but here is a video that shows some of these ideas.  I hope it helps you, or someone you know, plan for a more gentle, natural, or mother-friendly/baby-friendly cesarean section:



Link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5RIcaK98Yg&feature=share

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