Is an Epidural My Only Option?

Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice #3

In this episode LaToya is talking about Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice #3 (Keep a loved one and or doula support with you at all times) and it's benefits

Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice #2

In this episode LaToya is talking about the 2nd healthy birth practice of Lamaze (walk, move and change positions)and its benefits.

Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice #1

In the episode doula LaToya is talking about the importance of allowing labor to begin on its own

Is an Epidural My Only Option?

In this episode The Lamaze Doula is discussing the Pros and Cons of epidurals.  Like any medical procedure, an epidural can have pros and cons that are smart to consider. So let's talk information, not judgement! :) If you would like today's gifted infographic, send an email to latoya@lamazedoula.com Sources:  Klein, M. (2011, February 3). Epidural Analgesia—a delicate dance between its positive role and unwanted side effects (Part One)  [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=2010 2 Simkin, P. (2012, April 24). Ten ways to relieve labor pain. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.lamaze.org/p/bl/et/blogid=3&blogaid=22

VBAC - Yes, It's and Option!

In this episode Lamaze certified childbirth educator and doula LaToya is sharing evidence based research and exposing myths about TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean) & VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Would you like to hear certain topics discussed?  Feel free to send and email to latoya@lamazedoula.com or an inbox message on the social media outlets listed below!  It's a pleasure serving you! www.lamazedoula.com Meet her on the GRAM!: www.instagram.com/doulaviewllc and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheLamazeDoula References: National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC). Guideline synthesis: Vaginal birth aftercesarean (VBAC). In: National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)  http://www.guideline.gov/syntheses/synthesis.aspx?id=25231. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); 2011 Jan. [cited 2015 April 13]. Available: http://www.guideline.gov. 2 Osterman, M.J.K., Martin, J.A. (2014). Trends in low-risk cesarean delivery in the United States, 1990–2013. National vital statistics reports; vol  63 no 6. National Center for Health Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr63/nvsr63_06.pdf 4 Crowther, C.A., Dodd, J.M., Hiller, J.E., Haslam, R.R., Robinson, J.S., … (2012). Planned Vaginal Birth or Elective Repeat Caesarean: Patient Preference Restricted Cohort with Nested Randomised Trial. PLoS Med. 2012; 9(3). doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.100119 6 Mercer, B., Gilbert, S., Landon, M.B., Spong, C.Y., Leveno, K.J., Rouse, D.J., … Ramin, S.M. (2008). Labor Outcomes with Increasing Number of Prior Vaginal Births after Cesarean Delivery. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2008; 111(2-1): 285-291. doi 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31816102b9