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The Unmedicated Girlies | Empowered + Informed Birth Education with Fierce LizzieAuthor: Fierce Lizzie
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189 | 10cm and still a Cesarean
Episode 189
Monday, 5 May, 2025
April was Cesarean Awareness Month — but the truth is, we need to be having this conversation all year long. Why? Because 1 in 3 births in the U.S. end in cesarean… and many of them happen after a mom has already labored unmedicated all the way to 10 cm.In this episode, we’re talking about a trend I’m seeing more and more:🛑 Cesareans being called during the second stage of labor — during pushing.You did all the prep. You avoided the epidural. You got to 10 cm. And then… surgery?Let’s talk about why this is happening — and how to prevent it when it’s not truly necessary.This episode covers:✨ The common mistake moms make when planning for unmedicated birth, it's more than pain management💥 The two most common reasons for second stage cesareans🧠 Why certain interventions increase the risk of cesarean💡 The truth about ACOG’s guidelines for when a cesarean is appropriate__Ready to learn more?Unmedicated Academy has the roadmap for natural birth in any setting.
