Lillian

Results from Last Week’s Poll: If you did NOT receive drugs to induce, what was the delivery method?

I apologise for posting these results so late. With 203 votes, the voting results were a landslide for Vaginal Only 85%! See below for the results: If you just split the results into two categories: Vaginal versus C-Section, 93% were delivered vaginally whereas only 7% were delivered via c-section. This is a SIGNIFICANT difference! FollowingContinue reading “Results from Last Week’s Poll: If you did NOT receive drugs to induce, what was the delivery method?”

Results for This Week’s Poll: If you received drugs to induce, what was your delivery method?

Check out the results from this week’s poll about drugs and delivery method! 47% ended delivering vaginally, 26% delivered with forceps or vacuum extraction, and 26% had an emergency c-section. None had a schedule c-section after receiving drugs and there was one vote that entered a different answer. She entered, “Vaginal birth with manual assistance whilstContinue reading “Results for This Week’s Poll: If you received drugs to induce, what was your delivery method?”

This Week’s Poll: If You Were Given Drugs to Induce, How Did You Deliver?

Please take a moment to vote!

Results from Last Week’s Poll – Does Induction increase risk of C-Section?

Last week’s Poll: “If your birth ended in an emergency c-section, were you given any drugs to start labour or speed up labour prior to the need for a c-section?” Results: 205 votes, 68% Yes (140 votes), 32% NO (65 votes). There is an overwhelming majority of votes that indicated usage of drugs that endedContinue reading “Results from Last Week’s Poll – Does Induction increase risk of C-Section?”

If You Eat Paleo, You Should Birth Naturally

My husband and I have been eating a paleo diet/lifestyle since we were engaged. It not only helped us lose a total of 40 lbs put together for the wedding, but it also changed the way we think about our health. The philosophy behind the paleo diet is can be found here and Mark’s Daily Apple‘sContinue reading “If You Eat Paleo, You Should Birth Naturally”

This Week’s Poll – Does induction increase risk of c-section?

Please participate in this simple yes or no poll!

Never Heard of the Bradley Method®? It’s new to the UK!

If you’re wondering what the Bradley Method® is, here’s a link to babycenter.com for a good overview! I’ve taken the liberty of copying and pasting its contents below. I encourage you to check out the comments underneath the article by babycenter.com and see for yourself how good the classes are for you to achieve theContinue reading “Never Heard of the Bradley Method®? It’s new to the UK!”

Why Natural (Unmedicated) Childbirth?

Why Natural Childbirth? Reposted from givingbirthnaturally.com Choosing natural childbirth is choosing to trust your body. Even more than that, it’s knowing that you already possess all the tools you need to give birth. Having a natural birth doesn’t mean choosing pain. There are a wide variety of natural comfort measures that can be employed. WomenContinue reading “Why Natural (Unmedicated) Childbirth?”

Upcoming Class Series–4th May, 2015!

Sign up for Bradley Method® Classes today by using this contact form or sending me an email at lillian.sediles@gmail.com. This may be the best thing you’ll ever do for you and your baby. Why Bradley Classes? What’s the difference between Bradley Classes and HypnoBirthing?

C-sections: Are They Necessary for Every 1 in 4 Women in the UK?

An overwhelming majority of people I meet who have had c-sections are so grateful that they were able to get their baby out safely. They say that if it weren’t for them, they might be dead or their baby might be dead. However, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), caesarean sections should only be performedContinue reading “C-sections: Are They Necessary for Every 1 in 4 Women in the UK?”

How to Avoid Fetal Distress (and a C-Section)

Is this even possible? Yes. Today, “fetal distress” is a leading cause for a c-section. So how can it be avoided? How to Avoid Fetal Distress 1. Refuse EFM, Electronic Fetal Monitoring. This is your birth. This should be your choice. Many hospitals may ‘require’ you to be monitored using EFM; however, you have the choice toContinue reading “How to Avoid Fetal Distress (and a C-Section)”

The Problem with Due Dates

Ditch that 40-week estimated due date that you were given, even if they measured using an ultrasound! A study that came out in June of 2013 showed that the gestation period for normal, unassisted pregnancy through birth can vary up to five weeks. If this is the case, why aren’t more midwives and consultants giving ‘overdue’ mothersContinue reading “The Problem with Due Dates”

HypnoBirthing® vs. The Bradley Method®

If you look in the bradleybirth.com directory, you’ll find that I am the ONLY Bradley instructor here in the United Kingdom! I received my training in Chicago, Illinois, USA and soon after, my husband took a job here in Hamble, so here I am now! I have noticed how many HypnoBirthing teachers there are inContinue reading “HypnoBirthing® vs. The Bradley Method®”

Upcoming Series Starts 6th April, 2015

The Spring Series is about to begin! Sign up for classes today! Details: Who: Expecting Couples in the end of their Second Trimester What: 12 Weeks of The Bradley Method® Natural Childbirth Classes Where: In my home in Hamble, Southampton When: Mondays at 7:15PM starting on April 6th Why: Nearly 90% of all Bradley® moms whoContinue reading “Upcoming Series Starts 6th April, 2015”