#9: Birth Plan 101: Evidence Based Birth as the Safest, Smartest Approach

'Can I just say "No" to an episiotomy? Do I have to give birth on my back? I want to be free to walk around in labor. I don't want to be hooked up to an IV. I believe in skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth.' Do you ever feel like what you want - or don’t want - in your birth experience is at risk of not happening for you? This episode spells out the research on various Evidenced Based Birth practices so you can feel confident and comfortable in the choices you make around your birth experience. Grab a pen and your partner, and listen in because you don’t want to miss this essential information.

The evidence presented and statements made in this episode apply to normal, healthy, low-risk pregnant women seeking a low-intervention birth.  The statements made are supported by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. The commentary around the statements are our own opinions and are not medical advice. 

American College of Nurse Midwives

ACOG Committee Opinion #766: Approaches to limit intervention during labor & birth

Skin to skin care in preterm infants

Optimal Care in Childbirth: The Case for a Physiologic Approach

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