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Family-centered cesarean

A family-centered cesarean adapts surgical birth to support experiences such as skin-to-skin contact, delayed cord clamping, and viewing the birth.

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Differences from vaginal birth explained

Differences from vaginal birth explained

The fundamental difference in how birth occurs In a vaginal birth, uterine contractions help dilate and efface the cervix. The baby then descends through the pelvis and is born through the vagina. Labor may begin spontaneously or be induced, and pain relief can range from nonpharmacological measures to neuraxial analgesia, such as an epidural. Some […]