🌍 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 🤰💖

This month, we recognize that whether a caesarean birth is planned or unplanned, it is a valid option for bringing new life into the world. The most crucial aspect is that every birthing person has access to evidence-based information to make the best decisions for themselves and their baby.

This year's theme, "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀," emphasizes the importance of informed choices during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Remember, informed consent and informed refusal are your rights!

Join us in supporting education and awareness around caesarean births and the benefits of being informed. Together, we can promote maternal-child health and empower individuals in their birthing journeys. 🩺✨

Let's reduce unnecessary caesarean sections and encourage safe practices.

#InternationalCesareanAwarenessMonth #ICAM2023 #YouHaveOptions #InformedConsent #VBAC #MaternalHealth #ChildbirthEducation #PregnancyJourney #Empowerment #SCABPharmacy

Aisling Dixon of @CMAHomebirthIrl is presenting on #VBAC - “Healing From Harm” 9/10 people who had a C-birth are eligible for VBAC.

* #VBAC rates Comparisons: In Dublin hospitals in 1990s VBAC rates were at 64%

While in recent years rates have increased, in the last year's they are 8%

* For those with a C-birth in their primary experience, followed by a VBAC there is a 90% success rate of vaginal birth on a third baby.