Show Notes
While the circumstances around Finley's arrival could have been traumatic Amy is speaking here as a mum who has many positives to share during her journey to meet her baby. It was necessary to have a c-section and she felt calm, safe and empowered throughout. *Trigger warning that we cover the details of the difficulty of Finley coming out during the caesarean due to his transverse position. In this episode we chat on the following topics: -Fear of not being able to have babies -Miscarriage (which turned septic) -we mention : Massage for Miscarriage -Using different midwife for pregnancy and birth due to preferred birth location -Transverse positioning of baby at end of pregnancy -37 weeks waters start leaking -C section process -Baby born with bruising -VBAC stats (see below) To download your free guide on how to prepare for your positive birth plus a free relaxation track head here: https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/positive-birth-top-resources/
If you would like to feel calm, confident and empowered no matter what your birth journey involves head to www.positivebirths.co.nz. You'll find a range of live and recorded course options plus one on one sessions available with Helen. For more info and inspiration follow us @positive_births_nz VBAC stats mentioned: Statistics come from various resources and presented in Kristin White’s VBAC workshop 2025. @kristindoula.birtheducator NZ stats only 10% of mothers will chose a VBAC of those, 70% will be successful Uterine rupture risk after 1 previous c-section is approx. 0.5%, after 2 c-sections 0.9% Statistically more likely to have a cord prolapse or shoulder dystocia. Statistically more likely to have a uterine rupture if you have synthetic oxytocin than through a VBAC
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