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I was definitely not told this when I had an epidural with my first birth. #Repost @birthuprising Were you told that epidurals contain opioids & narcotics?... . According to the American Pregnancy Association, in order to keep the amount of anesthetic in an epidural lower, opioids or narcotics (such as fentanyl) are often added. . This is important information, especially for those in recovery who want to completely avoid this type of medication. . Epidurals can affect the baby by causing a slowed heart rate, "sleepiness" after birth, and trouble breastfeeding (all noted in the package insert). The anesthetic can also be found in the breastmilk of the mother, which has been shown to pass to the baby (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/effect-of-epidurals-on-brea/). . So the same people who just told you to spend 10 months avoiding alcohol, mercury from fish, and most medications are now the ones pushing an epidural and they probably didn’t tell you what was in it. . You deserve to know the risks, benefits & alternatives of all procedures that are proposed to you. It's the only way that you can make the best choice possible in your unique situation. . No matter what you choose during your pregnancy, birth & postpartum, having all of the information presented to you beforehand is crucial. This is the best way to avoid regret & reduce your likelihood for birth trauma. . When I received an epidural during my first birth, I was not informed about its contents. Were you told that epidurals contain opioids & narcotics? #epidural #epiduralbirth #anesthesia #birthchoices #hospitalbirth #informedbirth #informedmama #informedmothers #informedchoice #birthtrauma #obstetricviolence #postpartumptsd #postpartum #postpartumdepression #postpartumdepressionawareness #postpartumanxiety #postpartumanxietyawareness #addiction #addictionawareness #addicted #analgesia #informedisbest #healthybaby See more

Reposted from @obstetricjustice "If you can have the audacity to tell a pregnant person that they can’t have their Doula at a birth, then you shouldn’t demand that they allow medical students, nursing students or any other trainee." - Michelle Drew MPH, @blackgirlmagicmidwife (@/iamn0tthe1 on twitter) https://twitter.com/iamn0tthe1/status/1307030120994136064 Go check out this tweet and the comment thread - such an important discussion! Thank you @blackgirlmagicmidwife! ... What's happening with birth and reproductive healthcare policies in your community during the pandemic? Consider sharing your perspective anonymously. Now welcoming submissions from patients, doulas, students, and professionals across Canada. Link in bio @obstetricjustice [Image Description in alt text] Illustration by Kate Macdonald. Please share with proper credit and tags in the post AND caption so folks can find their way to this page and to Michelle Drew's page. #ObstetricJustice

We are excited to announce a special Facebook live interview event happening TOMORROW 2pm EST on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/mums_n_tums) Heather will be talking with New Life Midwives registered midwife, mother, and 3-time gestational surrogate, Crystalyn Rogers, along with adoptive mom, infertility survivor, 3x gestational surrogate and Director of Client Care with Canadian Surrogacy Options Inc. , Julia Ross. They'll be discussing all the in's snd out's of how surrogacy works here in Ontario and why they feel more people need to hear and learn about it all! Join us on our Facebook page, tomorrow, September 21, 2020 at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time, for the FB LIVE interview.

A good thing to remember. Always advocate for the choices that are best for you. If you are at all unsure of how to best do that, we are here for you! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us.