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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...
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...
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...
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....