The B.R.A.I.N Tool Podcast

Ep 31 Gestational Diabetes

Hey Everyone, In this episode, we explore one of the most common decisions facing pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.... when and how to give birth. If you’ve been told you have gestational diabetes, particularly if your blood sugars are well controlled and your baby is growing normally, you may find yourself wondering: * Do I really need an induction? * What are the actual risks of waiting for spontaneous labour? * How much higher is the risk of stillbirth? * Is a caesarean safer? * Are the risks quoted to me really high? We break down what the evidence actually says an i'll help you work out how to individualise your own care In the episode We discuss: * The difference between diet-controlled, metformin-controlled and insulin-treated gestational diabetes * Why not all gestational diabetes pregnancies carry the same level of risk * How fetal growth can provide clues about how well glucose levels have been controlled * Why a 50th-centile baby may have a different risk profile from a baby measuring above the 90th centile Induction at 39 Weeks Many NHS trusts recommend induction at 39 weeks for women with gestational diabetes We explore: * why a 39-week induction? * The potential benefits of earlier birth * The downsides of induction Waiting for Spontaneous Labour For women with excellent blood sugar control and normal growth scans, waiting for labour to start naturally may also be a reasonable option. We discuss: * The benefits of spontaneous labour * How stillbirth risk changes  Key Takeaways * Most women with well-controlled gestational diabetes will have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. * A diagnosis of gestational diabetes does not automatically mean a high-risk birth. * Fetal growth, glucose control and overall pregnancy health all matter when assessing risk. * Induction at 39 weeks and waiting for spontaneous labour are both reasonable options for many women with uncomplicated gestational diabetes. * Understanding absolute risk can help families make more informed decisions. Resources Mentioned  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7154381/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7154381/] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2990903/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2990903/] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2804874/  [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2804874/ ] This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]

Ep 30 What even is a positive birth??

This episode is slightly different than usual I want to talk to you all about positive birth, what it is and how you get one. The answer will be different than you think. I hope you enjoy the episode, please share this with your pregnant friends Stevie For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]

Ep 29 Induction for due dates??

WELCOME BACK TO THE B.R.A.I.N TOOL PODCAST  In this episode we discuss your due date and what it means for being offered an induction. We talk about what happens if you go past your due date, how common it is. What the policy around induction for due dates is and why they offer this Its deep, its a lot and as promised all the evidence is below https://sophiemessager.com/the-myth-of-the-aging-placenta/ [https://sophiemessager.com/the-myth-of-the-aging-placenta/]https://chatgpt.com/c/6a26bce4-6238-83eb-a035-5413b50f3f2c [https://chatgpt.com/c/6a26bce4-6238-83eb-a035-5413b50f3f2c]https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10072249/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10072249/] Until next week Take care of you For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]

Ep 28 Choosing a CSection

Hey Everyone In this Episode we discuss the rising rates of c section in the UK and why more women than ever are having one. We discuss the fact that c sections have been totally normalised in our society and they are actually very often played down to women making their birth choices. We talk about the benefits and risks of having a c section, including the impact on yours and your baby's long term health. (research below) https://www.center4research.org/c-section-birth-health-risks/ [https://www.center4research.org/c-section-birth-health-risks/] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5779640/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5779640/] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9531390/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9531390/] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10612559/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10612559/] I hope you enjoy the episode, as always please share this with your pregnant friends. Take Care  Stevie For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]

Ep 27. Whats the best and worst birthing positions?

Welcome back gang, In this episode we talk about birthing positions. What's going to make things easier and what ones are going to make it all harder. We talk about how King Louis XIV was a perve and why the current most common birth position is all his fault. Hope you enjoy the episode, if you do please share it review it do anything you can to engage with it because it helps me more than youd know. Take care Stevie For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]