On the path to a better birth: September 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Introducing

Dallin Lawrence

Born: Sunday, September 12th 2010

Weight: 7 pounds 1 oz.

Length: 19 inches

via: VBAC BABY:)

I posted his birth story (in 3 parts) on my family blog. You can read part 1 here and part 2 and 3 are right after. I am hoping to get the time to copy and paste the entire birth story onto this blog, but I've been a little busy.

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About Me

I'm a mother of three living in AZ who had a cesarean section with my first pregnancy due to one of my twins being breech. While grateful for the medical technology used to deliver my twins, I am determined to prevent myself from experiencing any uneccesary c-sections and interventions in the future. My ultimate goal is to achieve a vbac with the rest of my pregnancies and to do so in an environment where my wishes and my body are respected. This blog is about my journey to achieving the *best* birthing experience I can, by learning from my mistakes, becoming educated, and moving forward. I hope to help other mothers and women out there who are trying to do the same.

Thank you for reading:)

“As long as you are of legal age and able to think clearly, logically, and coherently for yourself, you should never cede that responsibility [to make your own health decisions] to anyone else - not your doctor, not your friends, not to your family, not to the heath gurus, and especially not the media. Unlike many among the health police force, I believe that you are easily smart enough to evaluate the news. You really have no choice. People are finally realizing that they cannot trust the health industry machine anymore. That means you must come to rational, intelligent decision based on the best that science has to offer” - From Eat, Drink, & Be Merry by Dean Edell, MD

Why should I care about Cesarean Rates?

Many women feel content and happy with their birth experiences in the hospital. I understand that not everyone feels the need to change in this area of their life. Currently, 1 in 3 pregnant women are delivering their child by cesarean section, at a rate of about 30%. The CDC has reported that this percentage is twice what it should be, and it has become apparent that there are a lot of unnecessary cesareans being perfomed. Cesarean Rates effect EVERY woman who will ever become pregnant and deliver in a hospital in the U.S. They have the potential to effect your health and the health of your baby, and thus effect your family as a whole. Cesarean Rates in the US are not going to lower on their own. It's going to take women becoming more educated in their birth choices and rights, and ultimately assuming a more active role in their births to make a difference.