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An Inconvenient Truth : Care Not Technology Saves Babies

An Inconvenient Truth : Care Not Technology Saves Babies

by Pip | Sep 4, 2017 | birth choices, birth interventions, continual fetal monitoring, midwifery-led care, monitoring, Uncategorized

I was just reading about a new invention that the media are calling ‘the pregnancy patch’ (although it seems it is meant to be used during labour to measure contractions and fetal heart rate) will apparently lower intervention rates. I am left wondering...
Thank you for your concern but it is my pelvic floor

Thank you for your concern but it is my pelvic floor

by Pip | Aug 23, 2017 | birth choices, birth interventions

Have you been told that your hypermobility and having an increased risk of prolapse following a natural delivery? I find it really interesting that OBs are raising this issue yet do not raise the benefits of a natural birth nor all the risks associated with Caesarean...
We Need To Talk About Stillbirth Risk

We Need To Talk About Stillbirth Risk

by Pip | Sep 19, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, due dates, fear of childbirth, Hypnobirthing Australia, induction of labour, Sara Wickam

Are you reading this because you have been told of your “Risk of Stillbirth”? Firstly take a deep breath to lower your stress hormones and read on. I recently did an online course with Sara Wickham: “Post-Term Pregnancy: Exploring Evidence, Inspiring...
Will My Placenta Stop Working at 40 weeks? Exploring Placental Insufficiency.

Will My Placenta Stop Working at 40 weeks? Exploring Placental Insufficiency.

by Pip | May 31, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, c-section rates, induction of labour, obstetricians

Have you heard that your placenta will stop working properly after your ‘due date’ or the words placental insufficiency? Sounds scary, doesn’t it? But what is the evidence for this claim? I recently did an online course with Sara Wickham: “Post-Term Pregnancy:...
Being Induced because you are “Over Due”?

Being Induced because you are “Over Due”?

by Pip | May 29, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, due dates, induction of labour

Are you starting to think about Being Induced because your baby is “overdue”? Have you stopped to think what this is all about? Do you really think all babies have to be born at the same point in pregnancy? Just think about it. Why is there so much emphasis placed on...
Mandatory Induction at 39 weeks: No, No, No!

Mandatory Induction at 39 weeks: No, No, No!

by Pip | May 19, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, induction of labour

I feel so sick after watching the recording of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Colloquia (fancy name for academic conference or seminar) from  this  Monday. I have actually been in a state of shock for 2 days and quite speechless. For...

More C-Sections is Not the Answer Prof Dietz

by Pip | Mar 30, 2016 | Active birth, birth choices, birth interventions, caesarean section, childbirth

Why  is Professor  Dietz so determined to scare women out of a normal, natural process…vaginal birth? I already replied his claim that  “human childbirth is a fundamental bio mechanical mismatch, the opening is way too small and the passenger is way too...

What is the connection between Donald Trump and birth in Australia?

by Pip | Mar 21, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, c-section rates, caesarean section, Childbirth education

You may be wondering why a birth blog is mentioning Donald Trump. Well, the reaction to the Trump Phenomenon in the US, has got me thinking. When people are discussing the fact that so many Americans are voting for him, I  keep hearing this comment. “It could...

Perth Hospital Cesarean Section and Induction Rates

by Pip | Aug 11, 2014 | birth interventions, caesarean section

Here are the latest Perth cesarean section rates and induction of labour rates from WA Health. They are the latest although they are still only the 2011 rates. Countries such as the US are trying to reduce their cesarean section rates as they think 33% is way too...
How to Manage Your Private Obstetrician.

How to Manage Your Private Obstetrician.

by Pip | Feb 26, 2013 | birth choices, birth interventions, Childbirth education, hospital birth, obstetricians

Birth Savvy Childbirth Education focuses on getting the most out of your private obstetrician here in Perth. After all you are paying him/her a lot of money, so you should be getting fantastic service and a wonderful birth experience . When you go to your antenatal...
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