The Pros and Cons of Common Birth Interventions (Pitocin, Epidural Cervidil, Cytotec, Foley Bulb, C-sections and more!) with Amy from the Somatic Mother | Ep. 30

Breaking down the most common birth interventions- Foley Bulb, C-sections, Cervidil, Breaking your waters, Epidural, Pitocin and MORE! We're talking about EACH ONE's purpose, pros and cons, and how each is administered. Get out your birth plan or note pad, because you'll want to take notes! Today's episode Amy from the Somatic Mother walks us through labor and delivery 101. Today’s episode is going to cover these interventions: - Cervical checks pros and cons - IV’s and monitoring pros and cons - Cervidil pros and cons - Cytotec pros and cons - Foley Bulb pros and cons - Pitocin pros and cons - Artificial Rupture of membranes / breaking your water pros and cons - Assisted Delivery pros and cons - Episiotomy pros and cons - Epidural pros and cons - Cesarean Section pros and cons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE : https://mailchi.mp/2dca1ad2573f/learning-to-mom-newsletter-opt-in - Shop HERE for the BEST Montessori toys and furniture at mylittlesongbird.com Connect with them on Instagram Here Use LEARNINGTOMOM15 at checkout for 15 percent off!!! - Shop HERE for the Flipping Holder at flippingholder.com Connect with them on Instagram Here Use LEARNINGTOMOM at checkout for 20% off and free shipping!! - Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast How to connect with Amy: - Her website Linked HERE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- what interventions are safe in labor, should they break my waters, what to include on my birth plan, how to be informed about pregnancy and birth, Pregnancy symptoms, First trimester tips, Prenatal vitamins, Pregnancy diet, Safe exercises during pregnancy, Maternity clothes, ultrasound information, Pregnancy apps, Birth plans, Baby registry essentials, Morning sickness remedies, Prenatal yoga, Gestational diabetes, Baby development stages, Pregnancy books, Labor signs, Breastfeeding tips, Postpartum care, Childbirth classes, Maternity leave rights, Pregnancy health insurance, Fetal movement, Pregnancy support groups, Safe skincare during pregnancy, Pregnancy podcasts, Nursery decorating ideas, OBGYN recommendations, is pitocin safe in labor, are cervical checks safe in labor, all the medical interventions of a hospital birth