Episode 8
Labor & Delivery Complications: C-Sections
It was never Marie’s plan to have a c-section but that is what ended up happening in her birth story. Tune into this episode as we review possible labor and delivery complications with Dr. K and also hear Marie’s story about her emergency c-section.
How To Contact Our Guest:
Guest: Dr. Marlene Kalouyan
Make an appointment with Dr. K at Womens Health Specialists West Hills - (818) 887-5000.
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Show Notes
Each pregnancy and delivery is different. Problems may arise, please think through possible labor and delivery complications and talk with your health care provider about your own unique needs.
Common Complications for labor and delivery:
Pregnancy lasting longer than 42 weeks
Labor that does not progress
Perineal tears
Problems with the umbilical cord
Abnormal heart rate of the baby.
Water breaking early
Perinatal asphyxia
Shoulder dystocia
Excessive bleeding
Mom having high blood pressure
Misconceptions about C-Sections
“They are bad…”
Historically physicians may have made more money
In the 1990’s reimbursement changed
Now, OBGYN’s make about $1300-$2,000/10months of care/patient
MD’s really only make about $100-$200 more with a c-section procedure
Fear of liability and litigation still drives higher c-section rates today
Vacuum Delivery
Labeled as “operative”
Cap vacuum is put on scalp of baby
Forceps (older procedure)
Why is Vacuum used?
Woman is fatigued
Babies heart rate is dropping and head is low
To avoid a c-section
Complications of Vacuum:
Bleeding/Bruise between scalp and brain
Swelling
Tips:
Be flexible
Be open to it all
Know it’s hard
Find mom friends
Review what beliefs you may have about pregnancy, birth, labor, and ask yourself if these beliefs are in alignment with you?
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Kids meditation stories (spotify)
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