#316 Reclaiming Birth with Dr. Sara Wickham

On the Summer Solstice, Dr. Sara Wickham, author and researcher, joins the podcast to share her wisdom. Dr. Stu and Dr. Sara talk about the meaning of risk and prevention and the risk of prevention as it pertains to some very relevant topics: BMI, "Needing" a cesarean, Pitocin & Vitamin K. She is a treasure trove of knowledge.
In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Historical roots of medical practices and their impact on the presentShifting language of risk: Embracing "chance" in maternity careExploring fear-driven reliance on interventions in childbirthProblematic history of BMIQuestioning Vitamin K: Interfering with newborns' natural processes
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Connect with Dr. Sara:Instagram: @drsarawickham Website: www.sarawickham.comArticle: Five questions to ask if you’re offered induction of labourSara’s Book: What's Right For Me?: Making decisions in pregnancy and childbirthReferenced book: Closure
Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com Call-in line: 805-399-0439

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