The NaturalBirth Talk
Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well as natural pregnancy and early postpartum. Our topics are inspired by a range of evidence, the wisdom of our ancestors, and traditional cultures. Many topics will help you to trust your body, your baby, and all of the wise women who birthed before you. We will talk with midwives, doulas, chiropractors, health professionals, and anyone else involved in birth work. The goal is to help you become educated and trust the birthing process so you can have the most empowering, educated, and beautiful pregnancy, birth, & postpartum possible!
The NaturalBirth Talk
No Epidural? Why?! with Doula Britni Sisco
Many moms are starting to question **epidural use** in labor. Are they safe? Are they necessary? What is in it and what are ALL the side effects? In this episode, doula Britni Sisco and I discuss ALL those questions and also talk about some PERSONAL EXPERIENCES with epidurals with our doula clients. (Sorry about the few glitches in the sound; the internet wasn't cooperating the day we recorded this.)
- Most care providers do not give you the full list of potential side effects that come with an epidural. Examples are: fever, shaking, headache, long-term back pain, side effects for BABY, and more.
- Many moms feel like "birth is done to them" instead of being an active participant in birth when they have an epidural.
- The ingredients of an epidural are never mentioned unless you ask directly, but include narcotics, opiods, and more.
- Recovery is generally easier WITHOUT an epidural.
- There is a time and place for an epidural and only YOU should decide when that is!
Resources Mentioned:
- Britni Sisco, Doula- Star of the Sea
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