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There is a lot doctors and scientists still don’t fully understand about what includes labour, both pre and at term. But we do know that there are treatments that can reduce your chance of having a preterm birth, especially if you have had one in the past. Studies have shown that prenatal education ...
In this episode, we talk about all things pain management in childbirth! Dr. Megan O’Connell, a Victoria-based anesthesiologist, joins us to explore various techniques and options that women have for pain relief during labour and delivery. With three kids of her own, Dr. O’Connell shares not only he...
Informed consent is a critical aspect of medical care, ensuring patients make well-informed decisions about their health. But when it comes to childbirth, the process takes on unique challenges and complexities. Drs. Sarah and Alicia discuss this topic, emphasizing how expectant parents can navigate...
How long after a Cesarean Section should I wait to try for a second pregnancy?
This all depends on your goals for the subsequent delivery. If you've had a Cesarean section and you're hoping for a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) to aim for a vaginal delivery, the recommendation is to wait at ...
The Lowdown on Labor's Physiology
Labor is a multifaceted process that involves a sequence of stages – early, active, and transitional. Each stage serves a specific purpose in facilitating childbirth. Early labor involves the gradual opening of the cervix, paving the way for the more intense active...
The journey from pregnancy to parenthood is a unique adventure, marked by both excitement and uncertainty. As a seasoned healthcare professional, we’re here to provide you with valuable insights and guidance to prepare for the transformative stages ahead.
Preparing For Delivery: "Maternal Wellness ...
Bringing a new life into the world is a profound and exciting journey, and creating a comprehensive birth plan can help you navigate this transformative experience. A birth plan is a written document that outlines your preferences and wishes for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
While it's imp...
On today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia get down to brass-tacks on one topic you may not know is a routine part of newborn care - the Vitamin K shot. What is Vitamin K and why do newborn babies need it? Drs. Sarah and Alicia address this and so much more in this quick yet informative episode, incl...
The experience of pain in labor can be influenced by a variety of factors such as previous experiences, and individual emotional, physical, motivational, cognitive, social, and cultural circumstances. Strategies for dealing with the pain can be medicinal and non-medicinal, both of which Drs. Alicia ...
You’ve probably had lots of people recommend what to pack in your hospital bag. Or perhaps you haven’t thought about it at all yet! Either way, this episode is for you. Drs. Sarah and Alicia have supported thousands of pregnant people through labor and delivery and have had five hospital births of t...
If you are a regular listener and follower of our Instagram account (@She.Found.Motherhood), you will know that every Sunday we do a Q&A with our community where we try to answer as many of your burning questions as we can - but we often don’t have the capacity to get through all of them! So we deci...
As we have said many times in the past, education is a form of healthcare. When it comes to your pelvic health, the better understanding you have of the physiology of the area and changes in pregnancy and childbirth, the more empowered you will feel! So today we are chatting with Aliya Dhalla, Pelvi...
