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Apr 30, 2025 10 min

#122 - Is Routine Vaginal Examination Needed?

from Birth Agni Hosted by Divya Kapoor

Routine Vaginal Examinations were never a part of traditional midwifery accross various ethnicities around the word. It was used sparingly as it was also considered an intervention. In this episode, you will learn about Vaginal Examination in Late Pregnancy Vaginal Examination during Labor Benefits and Downsides of it along the way Donate to support this podcast - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate This is the voluntary support that keeps the podcast going. Support the show Sign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Support the show: https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us a rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode! a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FB Share on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox Support the pro...

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Routine Vaginal Examinations were never a part of traditional midwifery accross various ethnicities around the word. It was used sparingly as it was also considered an intervention. In this episode, you will learn about Vaginal Examination in Late PregnancyVaginal Examination during LaborBenefits and Downsides of it along the wayDonate to support this podcast - https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate This is the voluntary support that keeps the podcast going. Sup...

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