The Birth Debrief: Reflecting on pregnancy, Reframing birth, Redefining post-partum

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supplementary feeding with formula milk that is sometimes, but not commonly, clinically indicated (also see the NICE guideline on faltering growth) Some women find that they cannot do, say, or experience things that remind them of the birth trauma. This might mean that they do not want to revisit the place the birth trauma occurred and try not to think about or talk about the birth.

The Birth Debrief: Reflecting on pregnancy, reframing birth The Birth Debrief: Reflecting on pregnancy, reframing birth

In today's episode I interview Kristyn B, she is a fierce homebirth and women's rights advocate and she also happens to be my eldest sister. Stacey speaks to how her two birth experiences were vastly different, even though they were both unplanned c-sections.

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If you recognise these symptoms, see your GP. She can refer you to a mental health specialist, such as a psychiatrist, who can confirm whether you have PTSD. You'll be supported through a programme of treatment (NHS 2015a). Who does PTSD affect?You may be more likely to have PTSD if: The deeper work of debriefing will come a little later, particularly when you have practical support in place so you can focus on yourself. This can involve going over what happened, and creating a timeline to understand why the experience was negative for you. signs of effective feeding so the woman knows her baby is getting enough milk (it is not possible to overfeed a breastfed baby; see also recommendation 1.5.14)

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You want to take control of your birth story and find your confidence in the fourth trimester and beyond Nobody prepares you for pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester aka postpartum. They just say it’s painful and it’s hard but why aren’t we preparing women for this like we do for a marathon. What if we stopped fearing pain and created support systems for this phase with coping tools, skills and our own little village of support. Thank you so much Illy for all that you give on a daily basis to this community, it has such a huge impact. Sleep problems, angry mood swings, feelings of panic and difficulty concentrating (Raynor et al 2014). In this season finale Illy is joined by her very first guest, Marie Mitchell. They talk candidly of their experiences of losing their mothers whilst pregnant and how they're managing to parent through the grief.

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how milk is produced, how much is produced in the early stages, and the supply-and-demand nature of breastfeeding

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if the baby has not passed meconium, advise the parents that if the baby does not do so within 24 hours of birth, they should seek advice from a healthcare professional (also see recommendation 1.3.12) Better Births, a report by the National Maternity Review, defines continuity of carer as consistency in the midwifery team (between 4 and 8 individuals) that provides care for the woman and her baby throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. A named midwife coordinates the care and takes responsibility for ensuring the needs of the woman and her baby are met throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.information for partners about breastfeeding and how best to support breastfeeding women, taking into account the woman's preferences about the partner's involvement Advice was practical and when I relayed to my partner. She read the situation and me so well it was instantly actionable the next day in my consultant appointment. factors such as nutrition and diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption and recreational drug use (also see the NICE guidelines on maternal and child nutrition, weight management before, during and after pregnancy, tobacco and the UK Chief Medical Officer's physical activity guidelines for women after birth) It is important to reflect, however, that not all women’s accounts of after-birth support have been positive. For instance, there are reports of women not being aware that the after-birth service existed, not being able to access it when needed, women feeling blamed or judged, and the support not meeting their needs. A recent survey of after-birth provision in England found that most services were under-funded, not well promoted, there were variations in when and how often women could access them, and while just over half were provided by midwifery professionals who had received no specific training, amongst those who had received training, the level and content varied widely ( 11). the importance of pelvic floor exercises, how to do them and when to seek help (see the NICE guideline on pelvic floor dysfunction)