#137: This Ain't No Ordinary Love: Preparing for a Safer Childbirth Experience | Gina Mundy (Right Bank Bordeaux)

EVIDENCE-BASED BIRTH PRACTICES MAKE BIRTH HEALTHIER AND SAFER FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES

At The Eudaimonia Center, we know what makes birth safe for mothers and babies AND standard maternity care in the United States is not evidence-based and does not reflect this knowledge. Therefore, the health-care provider and place of birth will influence the care that Mom receives in powerful ways. The result is that birth is less safe for mothers and babies than it should be, causing harm where it could be avoided.

The World Health Organization identifies four care practices that promote, support, and protect normal birth. Lamaze International identifies two additional practices. Together, these six practices are supported by research, including systematic reviews from The Cochrane Library and the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (2007). Written for women and their families, the Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice papers describe the importance of each of the six practices for a healthy, safe birth and provide a synopsis of the evidence that supports each practice. Every pregnant woman needs to know that these six evidence-based birth practices make birth healthier and safer for mothers and babies.

1. Healthy Birth Practice #1: Let Labor Begin on Its Own
2. Healthy Birth Practice #2: Walk, Move Around, and Change Positions Throughout Labor
3. Healthy Birth Practice #3: Bring a Loved One, Friend, or Doula for Continuous Support
4. Healthy Birth Practice #4: Avoid Interventions That Are Not Medically Necessary
5. Healthy Birth Practice #5: Avoid Giving Birth on the Back, and Follow the Body's Urges to Push
6. Healthy Birth Practice #6: Keep Mother and Baby Together – It's Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding

Birth is intended to happen simply... without worry or trouble.

About Our Guest:
Gina Mundy is an attorney specializing in childbirth cases. For over 20 years, her focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labor and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labor and delivery. Throughout her career, Gina has traveled nationwide, engaging with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives to explore all aspects of labor and delivery. These interactions have provided her with invaluable insights, enabling her to appreciate the diverse perspectives prevalent in different regions of the country.

Resources Mentioned:
A Parent's Guide to a Safter Childbirth

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