How to Have a Gentle C-Section: Naturalizing Surgery and Taking Control of Your Birth

Biohacking with Brittany - A podcast by Brittany Ford

When I was preparing for my gentle C-section, I realized how empowering it can be to create a birth plan that focuses on bonding and personal connection, even in the OR.  Whether you’re planning a C-section or just want to be prepared, I’m sharing what I learned to help make your experience as gentle and natural as possible.  Listen for my personal gentle C-section birth plan and more!   I TALK ABOUT:  07:30 - Understanding what a Gentle C-sections is 10:00 - Comparing traditional C-section vs Gentle C-section 23:00 - My birth plan, including requests like skin-to-skin, minimal drugs, and delayed cord clamping 33:00 - My thoughts on antibiotics 35:00 - Dr. Stu’s podcast on gentle c-section 40:00 - Why babies need Vitamin K 48:00 - The latest on eye ointment 52:00 - Delaying baby’s first bath   SPONSORS:  Mushroom Breakthrough from BiOptimizers gives you maximum brain power, healthier skin, hair and nails, and supports your immune system. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!    Your smile deserves a glycerin-free and fluoride-free toothpaste from Wellnesse. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 12% off.      RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!   Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! My Amazon storefront Mama Natural’s birth plan My birth plan LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music