The Struggle for Evidence-Based Maternity Care in Ireland - A Conversation with Caoileann Appleby
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Caoileann Appleby shares her frustrating experiences with Irish Maternity Services and her journey to a VBAC. She discusses the challenges she faced with accessing evidence-based care, the lack of discussion and options provided to her, and the difficulties she encountered during her recovery from her cesarean. Caoileann also highlights the mixed experiences she had with different healthcare providers and the struggles she faced with hyperemesis. She shares her determination to have a VBAC and the discussions she had regarding pain management and continuous monitoring during labor. This conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) experience. The conversation highlights the need for better support and autonomy in birth choices, as well as the importance of evidence-based care and informed consent.
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