The Fine Print: What Every Mom Should Know About Labor and Delivery
Season 2 Episode 12
In today’s episode, Dr. Marcy Crouch takes the (pelvic) floor along with Alyson Hempsey to discuss physical birth trauma, why it happens, the use of instruments during deliveries, and tips on how to recover. If you are pregnant, this is some great information for you to take to your provider to prepare you for delivery along with when the use of instruments and intervention might be medically necessary. If you have previously given birth, and especially if you experienced any interventions or instrumental deliveries, you are not alone! We are here to help guide you through recovery.
**Dr. Marcy DOES talk about some scary things during this episode, but just remember Mamas… these conditions are RARE and just because we discuss them does NOT mean they will happen to you!
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Selected Links From the Episode:
Listen to our episode about language to learn about the terms used in and out of the delivery room, what your medical provider can say instead, and how language can affect your overall physical and mental health.
If you would like to learn more about episiotomies, we have an entire episode dedicated to this topic! You can also read this article Dr. Marcy discusses from the New York Times.
Are you in the postpartum period? Listen to Dr. Marcy’s tips on how to heal “down there” as well as Alyson’s advice on how to recover from a mental health standpoint.
If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!
Want more support, Mama?
-Use code "NMLBVIP" for 10% off Dr. Marcy's Postpartum courses
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide