In this episode of The Feminologist, we discuss:
- attitudes toward labor and post-partum period
- We are acculturated to have no control over our bodies during this process–what to do about it
- C-sections: prevalence and discussion of guilt
- hypnobirthing self-hypnosis and preparation for labor and delivery
- obstetric violence and birth violation
- bullying in the birth room
- the benefits of having a birth doula
- the role of partners in birth
- support in the post-partum period
- natural practices such as delayed cord cutting, placenta encapsulation and delayed baby bathing
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