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

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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&hellip;nuanced.
The first question we delve into is why someone would ask this question? In this episode we talk about: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A medical indication where a Caesarean section is suggested. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A history of trauma, or fear surrounding vaginal birth. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Concern about sexual function after vaginal birth &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Maybe a birth story has made someone think &lsquo;nope, not for me.&rsquo; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;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 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4smGm7bZvZuvI7vb32cWMj?si=7AP5wqdkQ9meH2m01JEikA">here</a>.&nbsp;
Episode 64. What happens in a planned caesarean? <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/23NvVf88FgINxW4TCgPikb?si=9fvU_6unTH-o_y_wL49mTg">here</a>.
LINKS
Join our <a href="https://growmybaby.com.au/i-am-pregnant">pregnancy and birth course</a>
Join our <a href="https://growmybaby.com.au/getting-pregnant">pregnancy course</a>
Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekickpregnancypodcast/">@thekickpregnancypodcast</a>
Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrowMyBabyDoctor/">@thekickpregnancypodcast</a>
Just pregnant? Download our <a href="https://growmybaby.com.au/just-pregnant">checklist </a>to take to your first appointment.
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.growmybaby.com.au/">https://www.growmybaby.com.au/</a>

Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent.

Want more? Join them in their week by week program at GrowMyBaby.com.au to tap into their evidence based and expert information built from the experience of helping more than 4000 babies to be born.

Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent.
Want more? Join them in their week by week program at <a href="GrowMyBaby.com.au">GrowMyBaby.com.au</a> to tap into their evidence based and expert information built from the experience of helping more than 4000 babies to be born.

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and bringing your baby home. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on the essentials of growing a baby without heavy medical jargon and with lots of relatable stories of their work helping thousands of women have babies, as well as being parents to four boys. Each episode has expert led content that will help you cut through the swathe of pregnancy information, restoring your calm and giving you the confidence to know that mama, you got this!

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and bringing your baby home. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on the essentials of growing a baby without heavy medical jargon and with lots of relatable stories of their work helping thousands of women have babies, as well as being parents to four boys. Each episode has expert led content that will help you cut through the swathe of pregnancy information, restoring your calm and giving you the confidence to know that mama, you got this!

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

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