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Birthing Your Placenta - The Third Stage
A detailed discussion about physiological and 'managed' third stage. 'Managed' third stage is very common in the UK. It involves the mother being given an injection to expel her placenta. Physiological (natural) birth of the placenta is when the woman gives birth to her placenta without any interventions. Women who want to do this are still often discouraged. This book considers the advantages and disadvantages, based on the research and women's and midwives' experiences.
115 pages, fully revised in 2011, containing the most up to date research on the third stage currently available.
115 pages, fully revised in 2011, containing the most up to date research on the third stage currently available.
105 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 18, 2014
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February 25, 2022
my women absolutely plugging my mess of a dissertation. Can’t say I’m not passionate about placentas
September 24, 2018
Well! What a gem! Birthing Your Placenta is a most gorgeous little book devoted exclusively to the oft-forgotten, yet no less essential conclusion to the miraculous act of bringing forth life!
In Birthing Your Placenta, Sara Wickham and Nadine Edwards explore every facet of the amazing event from the physiology of the placenta and what occurs around the time of its birth, to an exploration of separating the cord, to the historical roots of both psychophysiological placental birthing and active third stage management, to the treatment of complications that may arise, to the many ways the placenta may be handled when its birth is complete.
As ever, Sara introduces us to the research, shining light on its value as well as its limitations while reminding us ever and always how important it is to balance the research with the actual woman standing before us, resplendent in all her actual needs and desires.
What rose to the surface of my mind as I read was the affirmation that the act of birthing your placenta is worth all the energy of exploration as is the act of birthing of your baby. The two acts are, in fact, one as how you experience one will determine how you experience the other, and how you experience all of it together will affect you and your baby throughout the remainder of your lifetimes.
And with that in mind, the broader questions resurface.
What do you desire for a birthing experience?
Which birthing place and provider will serve you best in pursuit of your desires?
If you’re pregnant or hoping to one day become pregnant, this book is for you!
If you’re a soul devoted to serving women and their babies through the process of birthing, this book is for you, too!
Many blessings as you pursue the birthing of your hopes and dreams ♥
In Birthing Your Placenta, Sara Wickham and Nadine Edwards explore every facet of the amazing event from the physiology of the placenta and what occurs around the time of its birth, to an exploration of separating the cord, to the historical roots of both psychophysiological placental birthing and active third stage management, to the treatment of complications that may arise, to the many ways the placenta may be handled when its birth is complete.
As ever, Sara introduces us to the research, shining light on its value as well as its limitations while reminding us ever and always how important it is to balance the research with the actual woman standing before us, resplendent in all her actual needs and desires.
What rose to the surface of my mind as I read was the affirmation that the act of birthing your placenta is worth all the energy of exploration as is the act of birthing of your baby. The two acts are, in fact, one as how you experience one will determine how you experience the other, and how you experience all of it together will affect you and your baby throughout the remainder of your lifetimes.
And with that in mind, the broader questions resurface.
What do you desire for a birthing experience?
Which birthing place and provider will serve you best in pursuit of your desires?
If you’re pregnant or hoping to one day become pregnant, this book is for you!
If you’re a soul devoted to serving women and their babies through the process of birthing, this book is for you, too!
Many blessings as you pursue the birthing of your hopes and dreams ♥
February 9, 2022
Another must-read from Sara Wickham. She doesn't decide anything for you, which I enjoy immensely. She gathers information, lays out options and studies for women to make the best choice for themselves, however that may look.
April 23, 2024
fantastic informative read
Wish I had read this before my first birth! Highly recommend to all involved with birth. A must read that provides easy to read yet important information.
Wish I had read this before my first birth! Highly recommend to all involved with birth. A must read that provides easy to read yet important information.
March 1, 2022
So important. Every pregnant woman should read this.
January 1, 2024
Really informative read, could do with updating to gender inclusive language.
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