Here is a video put out by the World Health Organization regarding the practice of vacuum extraction versus forceps delivery. This is commonly used when mom has an epidural and can’t push effectively, when the baby is presenting in a less than optimal position (ie not facing mom’s spine), and when the baby needs to be born immediately.
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Here is an interesting video put out by the World Health Organization regarding the indications and counter-indications, as well as the procedure of external cephalic version (ECV). ECV is where a skilled practitioner attempts to manuver a baby out of a breech presentation. Enjoy!
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Here is a video put out by the World Health Organization about the importance of evidence-based cesarean birth practices. It details how the operation is performed as well as some of the risks of the surgery.
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Here is a fantastic video put out by the World Health Organization’s Reproductive Health Library. It looks at the role of doulas all over the world.
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