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

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/]

Ep 26. Is having a doctor for birth safer?

Hello gang, Welcome back, hope you enjoy this episode  where we explore the differences between midwife-led care and obstetric-led care during pregnancy and birth. As always I analyse your birth options for you using the B.R.A.I.N. Tool, helping you make informed, evidence-based decisions about your own care. There's also a special mention on continuity of care/carer, and why it could be the small change with a big positive impact for your birth. What Is Covered 🟢 Midwife-Led Care *  For low-risk but what happens if you're high-risk *  Lower rates of medical interventions *  Higher likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth 🔵 Obstetric-Led Care *  When this is the right choice *  How it changes your birth outcomes *  What interventions it may lead to We apply the B.R.A.I.N framework to both models: * Benefits * Risks * Alternatives * Intuition * Nothing Evidence As always what I talk about is backed by evidence here's the research I mention In the podcast. https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD004667_are-midwife-continuity-care-models-versus-other-models-care-childbearing-women-better-women-and?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD004667_are-midwife-continuity-care-models-versus-other-models-care-childbearing-women-better-women-and?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Things to Takeaway *  There is no one-size-fits-all model, idividualise it to your needs * Midwife-led continuity of care offers significant benefits for less intervention * Obstetric-led care is there for where intervention is needed/wanted. 💬 Questions to Reflect On *  What matters most to you in your birth experience?  *  How do you feel about medical intervention vs physiological birth?  *  Would continuity of care change how supported you feel?  Resources If you're looking to work with me click below https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/ [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] If you found this episode helpful, please follow the podcast, or rate it, or share it with someone preparing for birth. For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]

Ep 25. To VBAC or not to VBAC?

Welcome back everyone to The B.R.A.I.N. Tool podcast your pregnancy and birth decision making podcast.  This episode is focused on whether or not to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after c section) or to opt for a repeat c section. We talk all about the biological need some women have to experience a physiological birth and how some women feel the need to opt for a c section to gain control over their birth. We discuss risks and benefits of both in detail talking both long term and short term. With 45% of women in the UK having c sections now, this is an important discussion to have. I hope you enjoy the episode, take care everyone. Stevie This Mum For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]

Ep 24 Do I actually need a birth plan?

Hey Everyone, Episode 24 discusses all the nuances around creating a birth plan.  We discuss what they are, and weigh it up using the B.R.A.I.N Tool as always. At the end I also give you my top tips on creating a birth plan and how you can get the absolute best out of yours. I hope you enjoy the episode, if you do please rate it and share it with your friends so I can help more people. Until next week, take care Stevie This Mum For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com [https://www.thismumhypnobirthing.com/] @thismumhypnobirthing [https://www.instagram.com/thismumhypnobirthing/]