Your Birth Advocate Emily Skaar

Have you heard of a birth plan, but do not know where to start? This podcast is for you! Today we talk about what a birth plan is, how it can help you in your labor and delivery experience, my best tips for creating one and what NOT TO DO. 



Are you pregnant and want to start looking into birth plans? I have a birth plan guide + template for vaginal deliveries and c-sections! Check it out in the link below. 

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This week I answered questions that you had on pregnancy, labor, and birth. Some topics we cover are epidural, Pitocin, movement in labor, and requesting a c-section! I hope you enjoy it! 



Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is educational and no medical advice. 

Today we are going to compare the research and policies of countries in regards to eating in labor. By the end of this episode, you should have enough things in your toolbox to make an informed choice for yourself.



DISCLAIMER: During this episode, I used some language that was not inclusive due to the used research language. I apologize for this. I did my best to read one word and say another, but admittedly, it is not perfect.



ARTICLES DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST (Some are repeated as they were used in multiple parts of the podcast):

Risks of Aspiration: 

https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2015/11/eating-a-light-meal-during-labor

Anatomy of labor and history of nothing by mouth diet: 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889853702000299?via%3Dihub

Comparing the recommended standards from different organizations and countries:

https://journals.lww.com/mcnjournal/Abstract/2010/07000/Oral_Intake_During_Labor__A_Review_of_the_Evidence.5.aspx

https://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/assets/_managed/editor/File/Guidelines/oral%20intake/oral_intake_donald_n_bristolNHSTrust.pdf

Research used:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28178059/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2660391/

https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2015/11/eating-a-light-meal-during-labor

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003930.pub3/full

https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Abstract/2018/03000/CE__Original_Research__An_Investigation_into_the.21.aspx



American Society of Anesthesiologists recommendation for clear liquids in labor:

https://pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article/124/2/270/12693/Practice-Guidelines-for-Obstetric-AnesthesiaAn

Listen for tangible tips to use while you are in labor and need to advocate for yourself. You do not want to miss this. You can use these tips during pregnancy or birth!

Do you want to know the most up to date research on birth topics, but are overwhelmed in the process? This is the podcast episode for you! In this episode, we go over the basics of doing research so you know you are finding good information.

Here are a couple resources I mentioned today:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 
Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative
National Center for Biotechnology Information
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One of the most important parts of birth is having a provider that you can trust. Advocating for yourself during labor can be scary in pregnancy, but if you start by thoughtfully picking your provider, you can make it so much easier. After this episode, you will be ready to pick the best provider for you and know what to do if your provider is not supportive of your wishes. Interested in a FREE template to guide your decisions. Click the link below to get one to your email! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60a6bc0c5e1bdf4ddb0f87a6 Want to check out your hospitals statistics on core measures like c-section rate and episiotomy? Follow this link! https://www.leapfroggroup.org For more information like this podcast and links to all my services made for YOU, check this link out! https://linktr.ee/YourBirthAdvocates