Maternal assisted caesareans

Send us Fan MailA caesarean has always been firmly structured as a surgical medical procedure with the mother as a patient. This often leads to mums feeling powerless without an active role in the delivery of their baby. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Maternal (or partner) assisted caesareans are designed to enable the mum to play an active role and feel empowered in their birth experience. In this episode, I’m discussing maternal assisted caesareans with Dr Natalie Elphinstone, an obstetrician working in Melbourne. She has delivered over 1500 babies and is passionate about advocating for every birth to be the best possible experience it can be. We’re discussing exactly what a maternal assisted caesarean section entails, when and why a woman would choose this option, the process of the procedure, and the potential benefits and risks to both mother and baby. Natalie is a wealth of information and I’m very grateful to have her on the show today to share her expertise with you. LINKS:Previous podcast mentioned: EP #18: Birth story: Spilling the Milk with ClaireWhere to find NatalieInstagram: @drnatalieelphinstonePreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamahttps://www.fitnestmama.comLINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @kathbaquie.physio1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.