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Episode 153 - How to avoid tearing during childbirth
· 53 min · Episode 153
Episode Episode 153 - How to avoid tearing during childbirth
There are controllable factors that you can start using today that will reduce the chances of your vulva or vagina tearing during childbirth. This episode lists the strategies that you, your care team and partner can help with to try and increase the chance of your vulva remaining intact.
Get Mel's ‘Guide to giving birth without pain medication’ here. (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/birth-without-pain-medication)
Episodes that complement this episode:
• 72 - Episiotomy Part 1 (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148567888) & 73 - Episiotomy Part 2 (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148573214) • 127 - Do I need stitches if I tear at birth (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148910519) • 143 - Declining Medical recommendations (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2149000686) • 19 - The Perineal Bundle (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2147833609)
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Disclaimer
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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Links in the notes 9
- https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/birth-without-pain-medication
- https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148567888
- https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148573214
- https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148910519
- https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2149000686
- https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2147833609
- https://www.instagram.com/thegreatbirthrebellion/
- https://www.instagram.com/melaniethemidwife/
- https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/offers/daGzmvGr
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