46 Transforming Birth Experiences - The Power of Personalised and Informed Care with Jacinta and Talia from Avenir Life Midwifery

27/05/2024 1h 11min

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Episode Synopsis

Episode #46 we've got the lovely Jacinta Reid and Talia Buckley from Avenir Life Midwifery as our guests on the Body and Beyond Podcast!

Jacinta and Talia chat about their journey into midwifery and the importance of personalised and informed care during the birthing process. They stress the need for women to be educated and empowered to make choices that align with their preferences and values. They highlight the drawbacks of the hospital system, such as unnecessary interventions and lack of individualised care. The convo also touches on topics like induction, continuous monitoring, and the concept of fetal distress.

Overall, the goal is to support women in having positive and empowering birth experiences. We talked about pregnancy and childbirth, addressing common fears and myths. We stressed making informed choices, like home birth and consistent midwifery care. We discussed labour's challenges and the empowering experience of birth. Lastly, we touched on routine procedures and the need for informed consent.

Takeaways

Personalised and informed care is crucial during the birthing process.
Women should be educated and empowered to make choices that align with their preferences and values.
The hospital system often lacks individualised care and relies on unnecessary interventions.
Induction, continuous monitoring, and the concept of fetal distress should be approached with caution and informed decision-making. Trust your body's ability to birth your baby and seek out the right care providers who believe in your ability as well.
Educate yourself and make informed choices about interventions and procedures during pregnancy and childbirth.
The transition phase of labour can be intense and uncomfortable, but it is a transformative experience that leads to the birth of your baby.
Routine procedures after birth, such as delayed cord clamping and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact, can be discussed and chosen based on your preferences.
Informed consent is crucial in all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, including routine procedures and interventions.


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Guest:
Avenir Life Midwifery @avenir_life_midwifery
Website: www.avenirlifemidwifery.com.au

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