A video to share with OBs and anesthesiologists: 

The natural
caesarean: a woman-centred technique.  11:59http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5RIcaK99Yg 
In the video, it seems they are only doing this technique for planned cesareans, but the technique could be used any time there is not a life or death emergency.


I don't think I would actually call any cesarean "natural," but it is much more breastfeeding-friendly than the standard cesarean, starting with skin to skin.  

(Thanks to the South Bay Birth Circle for the video.)

Julie Tardos

 
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>I am trying to get consistent skin to skin done for our C?S babies while mom is still in the OR. Does anyone have a policy and staff education they would be willing to share?
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>Thanks!
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>Andrea Tran RN, IBCLC
>Lactation Program Coordinator
>Boulder Community Foothills Hospital
>720-854-7244
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>Babies were born to breastfeed.
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