Ep 6: The Right to Chose: GBS Protocols - Deborah's Birth Story

In this episode we meet Deborah, a secondary school math teacher from South London. She shares the challenges she had dealing with hospital guidelines around Group B Strep (GBS). Deborah recounts her labour experience which went on for a few days and her decisions regarding medical interventions. She talks about what it was like navigating persistent pressure to give IV antibiotics to her newborn for GBS. She emphasizes her and her husband Michael's faith and their decision to decline the antibiotic treatment unless absolutely necessary. Their firmness resulted in multiple discussions and encounters with healthcare professionals. Deborah also explains the role her faith played in trusting the labour process and highlights the supportive presence of her husband.  Post-labour, she discusses breastfeeding challenges and the initial bonding with her baby, Samuel. This episode stresses the importance of respecting women's birth choices, irrespective of hospital guidelines or protocols. ----------------------------------------------------------------------   If you have a period or pregnancy related story you'd love to share or just want to say hi, you can reach me at [email protected] Book a session with Rosemary: https://beacons.ai/houseofrosemary   Lets connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofrosemary Website: https://houseofrosemary.com/ Explore services: https://houseofrosemary.com/services/   To support my work (Thank you): https://buymeacoffee.com/houseofrosemary   Disclaimer: Information shared here is based on the personal experiences of the guests and the host's experience as a medical herbalist and midwife. The information may not be suitable for you.