Everything You Need to Know About Avoiding a C-Section | 131

Today, we're talking about a really important topic, how to avoid a cesarean.  With c section rates being so high, it's crucial to know how to boost your chances of a vaginal delivery, and avoid unnecessary interventions.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!We're going to cover the risks of cesareans, why they happen, and I'm going to share some tips, some practical, but enlightening tips to help you avoid one.I cannot emphasize enough how:educationchoosing your provider wiselyhaving a powerful birth planstaying healthy and activehaving an educated support personWill keep you out of the line for the operating room. And that is really what we want.Listen to this episode to learn how to maximize your chances for a vaginal delivery, avoiding unnecessary c -sections.01:48 Understanding Cesarean Birth03:22 The Importance of Birth Education06:43 Risks Associated with C-Sections08:58 Addressing Failure to Progress29:54 Creating a Positive Birth Environment33:13 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMore from this episode:Comment CLASS on any Labor Nurse Mama Instagram postResources: 🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience. If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.