fetal distress – Your Natural Birth

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)”