471 | Ashlee, one baby, gastric sleeve surgery, IVF, placenta previa, private obstetrician, student midwife, iron infusion, PPH, breastfeeding

Australian Birth Stories

In today’s episode Ashlee details her long fertility journey including her choice to have gastric sleeve surgery. She conceived baby Luca on her first IVF transfer and chose private obstetric care alongside the support of a student midwife. Placenta previa dictated a caesarean birth so Ashlee purchased The Caesarean Birth Class and listened to each episode multiple times so she understood the process and didn’t feel overwhelmed about the surgery. Despite a PPH, Ashlee considers her birth a really positive experience because she was informed and supported by a wonderful team of specialists.

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THE CAESAREAN BIRTH CLASS, is an informative and empowering online childbirth course that offers you education and guidance for caesarean preparation, birth and recovery. You may already know what day your baby will be born but no doubt you have many questions about the operating theatre, pain relief and your recovery. This online course includes four audio modules with perinatal health specialists and three caesarean-specific breathing and relaxation practices, The Caesarean Birth Class takes you through every aspect of birth and recovery, including:

• Writing a caesarean birth plan and advocating for your preferences
• Relaxation and rest in pregnancy
• What happens before you go to theatre
• The caesarean birth process, including Maternal Assisted Caesarean (MAC)
• Skin-to-skin and optimal cord clamping in theatre
• What to expect in recovery * Pain relief options and side-effects
• Mobility in the first 24/48/72 hours
• Wound care and healing
• Recovery at home

Enjoy life time access with the incredible course, learn more here.

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