#127 | September Q&A: Pediatricians, Shoulder Dystocia, Family Dynamics & Birth Choices, Fundal Massage, Preventing Big Babies, Using the Haaka, Fetal Hiccups, Fourth Degree Tears, Changing Your Mind in Birth

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Chapters
1:14
Intro
2:05
Recent Review--Thank you!
2:45
How do I find a good pediatrician?
9:53
Do you have information on shoulder dystocia and hemorrahge?
16:06
How do you handle family dynamics when you and your MIL have differing ideas about where/how to give birth?
19:56
Can you talk about the use of fundal massage after birth?
22:34
Do you have any tips on preventing having a big baby?
25:45
Is the Hakka harmful or helpful in breastfeeding?
33:29
Are hiccups in utero related to cord compression?
34:55
If I had a shoulder dystocia with my first do I need to have c-section the next time?
36:41
I had a fourth degree tear with my first? Any advice on how to avoid it the next time?
41:08
How often does someone planning a natural birth change their mind and go for an epidural?
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#127 | September Q&A: Pediatricians, Shoulder Dystocia, Family Dynamics & Birth Choices, Fundal Massage, Preventing Big Babies, Using the Haaka, Fetal Hiccups, Fourth Degree Tears, Changing Your Mind in Birth
Sep 29, 2021 Season 2 Episode 127
Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

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Our September Q&A is here!  Today, we open the episode with a discussion around choosing the best pediatrician for you and your baby; next we address shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage followed by questions such as: How do you handle family dynamics where you and your Mother-in-law have differing ideas about where and how to give birth? Is fundal massage after birth necessary? Do you have any tips on how to prevent a big baby? Is using a Haaka harmful or helpful in breastfeeding? Are hiccups in utero related to cord compression? If I have a history of shoulder dystocia, do I need to have a cesarean next time? How often does someone who is planning a natural birth change their mind and go for the epidural?

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Thank you to all who have submitted these great questions. We look forward to answering more in our next Q&A the last Wednesday of October.

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