To Avoid an Unnecessary Cesarean: DURING LABOR ican-online.org Take a childbirth class. Stay at home as long as possible. Do not arrive at the hospital too early. Continue to eat and drink lightly. (even if the hospital staff says not to) Avoid pitocin augmentation for a slow labor. Use patience first, nipple stimulation is as effective w/ no negative side effects………………………………………………………………….. If your bag of water breaks, dont let anyone do a vaginal examination. The risk of infection increases with each examination. Discuss with your care provider how to monitor for signs of infection. Request intermittent electronic fetal monitoring. Medical research has shown that continuous electronic fetal monitoring can increase the risk of cesarean without related improvement in outcome for the baby. Avoid using an epidural. Medical research has shown that epidurals can slow down labor and cause complications for the mother and baby. Find out the risks and benefits of routine and emergency procedures before you are faced with them. Remember, nothing is absolute. If you have doubts, trust your instincts. Do not be afraid to assert yourself. Accept responsibility for your requests and decisions. International Cesarean Awareness Network.
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