The importance of the amniotic sac

In this episode Rachel talks to Katie about all the wondrous and darn right fascinating things about the amniotic sac. ·      Why is the baby surrounded by fluid, and what is it made of?·      Women are often told they have too much or too little fluid. Is this a problem?·      We also discuss why Rachel is (slightly!) obsessed with the function of the amniotic sac during labour·      We ask does breaking the amniotic sac (the waters) speed up labour at any point?·      What if your amniotic sac breaks before labour? We discuss the time the time-frames around augmenting labour when this has happened. ·      And we discuss what if the membranes don’t break during labour?All this and lots more for your eager lug’ols.  LINKS: https://midwifethinking.com/2015/09/16/in-defence-of-the-amniotic-sac/https://midwifethinking.com/2013/08/14/amniotic-fluid-volume-too-much-too-little-or-who-knows/https://midwifethinking.com/2015/01/14/the-curse-of-meconium-stained-liquor/https://midwifethinking.com/2017/01/11/pre-labour-rupture-of-membranes-impatience-and-risk/Head over to The Latch Revolution Podcast to continue the conversations with Katie James and Johanna Sargeant, IBCLCs Click here if you would like to find out more about Decoding The Suck  and advance your clinical skills in lactation and suck assessment.Support the showResources & SupportGet Katie’s Milk Supply Confidence Kit — a free resource to help pregnant women, new parents and professionals feel calm, informed, and confident about breastfeeding.👉 Download here⭐Leave a ReviewEnjoying the podcast? Leave us a review and tell your friends!Want More from Katie and Rachel?– Katie’s website– Rachel’s website 🎶 Music by Joseph McDadeDisclaimerThe information shared in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding individual health concerns.The Midwives’ Cauldron podcast does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided and accepts no liability for any loss or harm arising from reliance on this content.