S2 EP6: Vaginal exams during labour - why, how, alternatives & more
The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your BirthShow Notes
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 5. In this episode I'm talking about vaginal exams, why they are offered, what are the risks and benefits, what are the alternatives and do you really need them? Links mentioned in the episode: Cochrane review: Routine vaginal examinations in labour - click here Reliability of ultrasound versus digital vaginal examination in detecting cervical dilatation during labor - click here The paradox of vaginal examination practice during normal childbirth - click here Routine vaginal examinations compared to other methods for assessing progress of labour to improve outcomes for women and babies at term - click here The purple line as a measure of labour progress: a longitudinal study - click here Purple line instagram post - click here Click here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: click here Book a Power Hour: click here If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: thedungareedoula.co.uk instagram.com/thedungareedoula facebook.com/thedungareedoula tiktok.com/@thedungareedoula
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