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The Pain of Nipple Trauma: Uncovering Why It Happens to Women
Why do so many women experience painful nipple trauma? In my practice as a midwife and breastfeeding specialist, I became aware of painful complications experienced by women who were discharged from hospital that I was not observing with women who chose to give birth at home.
This raised the question for me, why was this happening? This became the basis of my PhD research.
Of the 653 women in my research, 85% had been taught the cross cradle technique. This commonly taught forceful technique involves holding the newborn baby by the base of the head, neck and shoulders, accompanied by reshaping the breast, directing the maternal nipple towards the baby’s nose.
This forceful practice impedes the newborn’s instinctive skills to breastfeed for survival and significantly increases the risk of painful nipple trauma.
#painfulnippletrauma #women #midwife #breastfeedingspecialist #birthoptions #homebirth #maternalhealth #thethompsonmethod
Why do so many women experience painful nipple trauma? In my practice as a midwife and breastfeeding specialist, I became aware of painful complications experienced by women who were discharged from hospital that I was not observing with women who chose to give birth at home.
This raised the question for me, why was this happening? This became the basis of my PhD research.
Of the 653 women in my research, 85% had been taught the cross cradle technique. This commonly taught forceful technique involves holding the newborn baby by the base of the head, neck and shoulders, accompanied by reshaping the breast, directing the maternal nipple towards the baby’s nose.
This forceful practice impedes the newborn’s instinctive skills to breastfeed for survival and significantly increases the risk of painful nipple trauma.
#painfulnippletrauma #women #midwife #breastfeedingspecialist #birthoptions #homebirth #maternalhealth #thethompsonmethod
Just because youre 10cm, doesnt mean you have to push! #laboringdown #laboranddelivery #laboranddeliverylife #havingababy #preparingforbaby #preparingforbirth #decliningcervixcheck #patientcare #patientadvocate #patientrights #informedconsent #informedrefusal #informedisbest #shareddecisionmaking #empoweredpatient #empoweredparent #empoweredbirth #birthoptions
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Hopefully this example helps any mamas who are overwhelmed with creating their plans! Youre doing amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️#greenscreen #birthoptions #firsttimemom #firstpregnancy #pregnancytips #preganancy #pregnantmomtips #newmom #laboranddelivery #birthplans #birthplanningtips #makeabirthplan #birthplantemplate
Protect Your Rights for a Healthy Birth: Know Your Options
We know that hospitals are geared towards time efficiency. My encouragement is for women to rightfully protect the valuable time which benefits her and her baby. For example, early induction commonly results in cascading interventions that statistically increase caesarean section rates. I really would like to encourage you to know your rights. You have the power to be in control, protecting yourself and your baby during those three golden hours. The professionals caring for you have a duty of care to provide you uninterrupted time and personal space. Remember, you have the right to say no.
#womanrights #empoweringwomen #holisticbirth #birthoptions #healthequality #safepregnancy #healthymama #birthplanning #birthstats #caesareansection #earlyinduction
We know that hospitals are geared towards time efficiency. My encouragement is for women to rightfully protect the valuable time which benefits her and her baby. For example, early induction commonly results in cascading interventions that statistically increase caesarean section rates. I really would like to encourage you to know your rights. You have the power to be in control, protecting yourself and your baby during those three golden hours. The professionals caring for you have a duty of care to provide you uninterrupted time and personal space. Remember, you have the right to say no.
#womanrights #empoweringwomen #holisticbirth #birthoptions #healthequality #safepregnancy #healthymama #birthplanning #birthstats #caesareansection #earlyinduction
A tip for you! #unmedicatedbirth #unmedicatedlabor #unmedicatedtok #unmedicatedbirthtips #unmedicatedbirths #noepidural #noepiduralbirth #painreliefinlabour #birthoptions #childbirtheducation #childbirthtips #childbirthpreparation #preppingforlabor #preppingforbaby #babyonboard #babyontheway #crunchymamatok #organicmoms #mindbodyconnection #mindbodyneurology #mindbodyhealth #mindbodyhealing
Epidurals & Breastfeeding: Be Prepared for the Choices Ahead
Choosing to give birth in the hospital? Be sure to be informed about the effects of epidural/spinal anaesthetic drugs on yourself and your baby if you plan to breastfeed. Don’t let yourself be caught off guard by the decisions you may have to make!
#breastfeeding #laboranddelivery #childbirth #epidural #spinalanaesthetic #breastmilk #birthoptions #hospitalsystem #painreliever #motherhood #lactation #thethompsonmethod
Choosing to give birth in the hospital? Be sure to be informed about the effects of epidural/spinal anaesthetic drugs on yourself and your baby if you plan to breastfeed. Don’t let yourself be caught off guard by the decisions you may have to make!
#breastfeeding #laboranddelivery #childbirth #epidural #spinalanaesthetic #breastmilk #birthoptions #hospitalsystem #painreliever #motherhood #lactation #thethompsonmethod