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  :: Myths and misconceptions about caesareans
  :: Pain in labour: your hormones are your helpers.
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• Birth Essentials

  On this page we won't be telling you what to pack in your hospital bag but we will be posting articles with essential information on caesareans, VBAC, and a range of other related topics. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover please email us at info@canaustralia.net.

  Articles
  Cas McCullough introduces the concept of family-centred caesareans. What are they and if you're having a caesarean why should you consider making your experience family-friendly?

  Dr Sarah Buckley shares the benefits of skin-to-skin contact upon birth.

  Other Articles & Resources in This Section
  
  In In their own sweet time Cas McCullough shares her 2 experiences of post-date pregnancy which resulted in two vastly different outcomes (both positive). Cas looks at the research and gives tips on what you can do to help things along or make the long wait easier.

  Dr Sarah J Buckley shares her fascinating insights and research on the impact of hormones on the progress and ease of labour in Pain in Labour: your hormones are your helpers. Sarah is a GP, an internationally published writer on pregnancy birth and mothering, and currently full-time mother to her 4 children, all born at home. For more information and references on labour hormones, see Sarah’s book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The wisdom and science of gentle choices in pregnancy, birth and parenting and website www.sarahjbuckley.com.
  
  Melissa Bruijn (co-founder and facilitator of Birthtalk and Mum of two) explores the "going with the flow" approach to childbirth and looks at how we can improve our chances of a positive birth experience.

  For information on caesarean realities, caesarean risks, VBAC realities and where to get further information and support read Myths and misconceptions about caesareans by Caroline McCullough.

  For an overview of the risks of repeat caesareans and induction of labour download the Maternity Coalition's infosheets on Birth After Caesareans and Induction of Labour here!

  Read one woman's caesarean birth plan for ideas on how you can make your baby's caesarean birth a more personal and healing experience.

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