S2 EP6: Vaginal exams during labour - why, how, alternatives & more

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 5. In this episode I'm talking about vaginal exams, why they are offered, what are the risks and benefits, what are the alternatives and do you really need them?Links mentioned in the episode:Cochrane review: Routine vaginal examinations in labour - click hereReliability of ultrasound versus digital vaginal examination in detecting cervical dilatation during labor - click hereThe paradox of vaginal examination practice during normal childbirth - click hereRoutine vaginal examinations compared to other methods for assessing progress of labour to improve outcomes for women and babies at term - click hereThe purple line as a measure of labour progress: a longitudinal study - click herePurple line instagram post - click hereClick here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAST' for 20% off!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: click hereBook a Power Hour: click hereIf you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:thedungareedoula.co.ukinstagram.com/thedungareedoulafacebook.com/thedungareedoulatiktok.com/@thedungareedoula