A midwife's views on Casey B's Caesarean
Private midwife Karen Clark wrote this letter to Fit Pregnancy after reading Casey B. Dolan's dramatic birth story.
The arrival of my son
Our December/January cover model Casey B Dolan hoped for a natural birth... Here, she shares the journey.
Baby Jasmine's dramatic arrival
"We toasted to a safe birth and my husband and I both downed a sundown cocktail of castor oil, ice-cream and ginger beer....
Mom and baby: two birth stories
Unless you’re having a planned Caesarean, there’s no way of knowing how your delivery will go. That’s why it’s good to familiarise yourself with what may happen.
Labour induction
Towards the end of pregnancy, the prospect of having labour induced can seem like a good idea. But, be warned; if it’s too early it greatly increases the chances of a Caesarean section.
The unexpected delivery
Even if you are counting on giving birth naturally, you should still anticipate the possibility of having a Caesarean so that you are mentally and physically prepared if it happens.
Why is the Caesarean rate so high?
We all have our own ideas of why the Caesar rate is so high, Dr Douglas Dumbrill explains the reasoning from an obstetrician's perspective.
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