A gentle c-section can involve elements of a vaginal birth, giving you choice and control over your birth experience.

In this episode, we'll explore;

• What is a gentle c-section?

• Common options you may have available to you for your c-section birth

*During the episode, I mentioned that my baby had 'extra fluid,' and I realise I wasn't super clear about this! During a vaginal birth, mucus in the baby's lungs is often squeezed out by the pressure of the birth canal during the birth process. This doesn't happen during a regular c-section birth, so your baby may have extra mucus in their nose and mouth. Mucus can be suctioned out by the OB directly after birth if needed, and your midwives can give you further advice about this on the ward.

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Like any surgery, there are certain restrictions after c-section birth that need to be followed to promote your recovery. There can be some confusion about what these are, so this episode aims to explain what you need to know.

In this episode, we'll explore;

• How to ensure you know what your restrictions are post c-section

• The importance of following your restrictions

• What the restrictions are, and why they are in place

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Having a support person with you during your pregnancy, birth and recovery can make a huge difference to your experience. There are a lot of things they can do to support you in reducing overwhelm and kickstarting your recovery.

In this episode, we'll explore;

• The role of the support person

• Who can be a support person

• Tasks for your support person leading up to your birth

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All content found on this podcast and on 'OT in Motherhood' public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional health advice.