A Better C-Section, Gentle and Family Centered
When I say all births are beautiful, I mean it.
But I do think there are valid reasons c-sections have gotten a bad rap. They are crazy overused in some places, doctor's have been known to push them just for convenience, but mostly they don't necessarily consider mom's experience as an important priority. A healthy mom and baby shouldn't be the only goal. Read on to hear what some providers are doing to improve C-section wellness.
After witnessing births all over the DFW area I am happy to say some hospitals are changing for the better.
Places like Baylor University Medical Center and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth are providing incredible, gentle, family centered C-sections. They are listening to families and the results are more positive birth outcomes.
Some of the things I'm seeing in more and more C section birth spaces are:
Having additional support (photographer, doula)
Music
Low lights
Lowered or clear curtain
Skin to skin immediately after delivery
The moment of birth is not something women have historically witnessed when they have a c-section birth, now with a clear or lowered drape more and more families are able to witness their babies first moments.
I just love knowing the belly birth process is starting to include more of these mom and family-centered options.
Its amazing how simple little adjustments can make a families birth experience more positive. Allowing an additional support person, like a birth photographer, can be invaluable.
I find that with my belly birth mamas, birth photos hold an extra special meaning. Inevitability, there are more things that c section moms miss out on so being able to look back on all the details of their babies birth is really special.
Birth photography can also play a powerful role in helping heal birth trauma that is caused by things not going according to plan. Being able to look back on the moments when you faced and overcame such an obstacle with grace and beauty is truly priceless.
C section mamas, you are brave. Your strength and sacrifice is admirable. Your birth is beautiful.
Pregnant mamas, know that gentle, family centered c-sections are possible, just be sure to talk to your provider and choose your hospital wisely.
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If you're expecting in the Dallas Fort Worth area I would love to connect with you! Contact me here, I'd love to hear more about you and your birth plans.
If you're looking for a photographer outside the DFW area, here is a directory of professional birth photographers worldwide.