What Every Woman Should Know Before Giving Birth | C-Sections, Epidurals & Birth Plans

What aren’t women being told about pregnancy and birth?

From birth plans and epidurals to C-sections and postpartum mental health, there are so many decisions women may have to make, often without really knowing what their options are until they’re already in the middle of it.

Today I’m talking about exactly that with Dr Kenga Sivarajah, a consultant obstetrician specialising in high-risk pregnancy and perinatal mental health, who has led labour ward care at King’s College Hospital since 2018.

You’ll also learn:
💉 Why you don’t get a medal for giving birth without an epidural
🧠 7 postpartum mental health warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
🌸 Does perineal massage actually reduce your risk of tearing?
📝 3 questions to ask yourself before making a birth plan
🤰 Does pregnancy really have to ‘destroy’ your body?
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Resources & links mentioned:

• Dr Kenga’s website: https://mskengasivarajah.co.uk/
• Episode mentioned at 58:53: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ArQVZIC_A&t=2s

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