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Zurzuvae: New Miracle Treatment for Postpartum Depression?
Unless you’ve been off the grid these past couple of months, you’re almost certainly aware of Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the new postpartum antidepressant pill recently approved by the FDA. As you might expect, the hype around the pill positions it as a new miracle drug for this serious maternal...
Is VBAC Safe?
You ask: I really want a VBAC, but I am so scared of uterine rupture. Are VBACs a safe option? I answer: Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about the risks of VBAC floating around. Here, however, are some facts from one of my recent blog posts: “How Often Does the Scar Give Way in VBAC...
Why Would Anyone Choose an Unmedicated Birth?
You ask: I'm wondering why anyone would choose an unmedicated birth. What is the benefit? I answer: Good question. I’m happy to answer it. One reason is that DIY strategies—comfort measures, mental strategies and techniques, warm water immersion or showers, mobility and position changes, etc.—have...
Should I Agree to Induction for a Big Baby?
You ask: My doctor said the ultrasound showed my baby is getting quite big. She says inducing now would avoid a c-section. I'm worried about getting induced, but I don't want a c-section either. Should I agree? I answer: The research says “No.” The purpose of inducing for suspected big baby, aka...
Baby Chick podcast: How to Take Charge of Your Birth
I recently discussed how to Take Charge of Your Birth and obtain optimal care during labor and birth with Baby Chick's pregnancy, birth, and postpartum expert, Nina Spears. Head on over to Baby Chick to hear what we have to say about how women and people capable of pregnancy can empower themselves...
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