The truth about vaginal birth

When it comes down to it, there are only two ways to give birth: vaginal or caesarean.

If you’re opting for a vaginal birth you may still end up with a cesarean, but it’s good to know what to expect anyway.

Professor Hannah Dahlen from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University takes us through the basics: does perineal massage actually work? What are the options when it comes to pain relief? Does everyone poo?

Listen to Hannah Dahlen on Feed Play Love

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