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Choosing Cesarean
Over my vacation I read the most amazing book, Choosing Cesarean, A Natural Birth Plan, written by Dr. Magnus Murphy and Pauline McDonagh Hull. This book is a well written, informative, and research...
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Just another reason…
The first thing my physical therapist pointed out to me when I was diagnosed with symphysis pubic dysfunction, SPD, is that the mode of the baby’s arrival would be important to consider. Already...
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Vaginas and Eyes and Ears, Oh MY!
As I begin to really talk to people openly about my choice to have an elective c-section for the impending arrival of my baby, I can’t help but feeling the weight of the world’s “natural” order on my...
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10 weeks
To date, there are about 10 weeks left until my planned, elective, cesarean section. I cannot tell you how excited I am and pleased that elective cesarean is an available option for me. To know that...
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I Need Time
Recently, I came across an article, “I’m Having a Baby, Not Hosting A Party-Stay Out Of My Hospital Room!” while researching the time of c-section recovery for the mother. With a large, loving,...
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Getting the run around….
In reading about other individual’s experiences with elective cesarean, I have counted myself lucky that the opposition from medical professionals that many mothers face in obtaining the right to...
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Update: Getting the Run Around
Here is an update to my latest post, Getting the Run Around. I just came back from my OBGYN doctor. I feel very strongly that I am my own best advocate and I truly believe after my conversations with...
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A Perfect Birth
Birth without trauma. Birth in which the mother and baby are healthy and happy. Birth which leaves no lasting ramifications, either physical or emotional. A Perfect Birth. That’s what I have now...
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Click
Click. Click. Click. The noise of two pieces of metal coming together. The sound of a fork scraping a plate at dinner, keys jangling, money jingling. The sound that could instantly put me in a...
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Forceps
This weekend, a story came to my attention that left me emotionally devastated. You can read the story in its entirety here. The story highlights the birth of baby Olivia, who, following a rather...
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