#90 | March Q&A: Ultrasounds; VBAC Providers; Vaginal Exams; PPD in Pregnancy; Exploring Home Birth; Distraction Techniques in Labor

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1:14
Quick story on the use of ultrasound in pregnancy for estimated baby size
5:24
I'm planning a VBAC and beginning to not trust my provider. Should I switch providers?
7:19
I'm not sure, but I think I could already have postpartum depression even though I am still pregnant?
11:57
Will using a distraction technique in labor (like holding the teeth of a comb) interfere with hypnobirthing techniques?
19:37
Will I need any more ultrasounds after the anatomy scan?
21:47
Do I need vaginal exams in labor and if so how often?
28:28
Do you have any advice for women who are exploring home birth but are not yet pregnant?
34:34
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#90 | March Q&A: Ultrasounds; VBAC Providers; Vaginal Exams; PPD in Pregnancy; Exploring Home Birth; Distraction Techniques in Labor
Mar 31, 2021 Season 2 Episode 90

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Our March Q&A episode is here!  We begin with a discussion around the use of ultrasound measurements in pregnancy to determine your baby's size and weight at birth (hint: a baby that is measuring long is likely to be taller than average not macrosomic); we discuss when you might consider changing providers for your planned VBAC birth; can a mother experience postpartum depression (PPD) while still pregnant? What about the use of distraction techniques in labor and how does that impact hypnobirthing techniques? Do I need more Ultrasounds in pregnancy after the anatomy scan, and how will I know that everything is going ok? How about vaginal exams in labor? Are they really necessary and if so, how many? Finally, do you have any recommendations on how to prepare for home birth before being pregnant?

As always, thank  you for your great questions and please continue to submit them through our website or in Instagram!  See chapter markers for specific questions in today's episode.

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