191. Re-release: Should I have a vaginal birth or a caesarean?

In this re-released ep of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid cover the pros and cons of both vaginal birth and caesarean birth. This is a very chatty episode because the answer is…nuanced. The first question we delve into is why someone would ask this question? In this episode we talk about: •        A medical indication where a Caesarean section is suggested. •        A history of trauma, or fear surrounding vaginal birth. •        Concern about sexual function after vaginal birth •        Maybe a birth story has made someone think ‘nope, not for me.’ •        Or they feel a planned Caesarean section seems more manageable. You can find links to the episodes Brigid talks about below: Episode 30. Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention here.  Episode 64. What happens in a planned caesarean? here. LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.