Does it matter which way a baby comes out of the birth canal, or which way it's facing during a C-section? For people in labor, not necessarily, as many different head positions result in healthy, safe deliveries, although labor times are often longer for people who don't deliver "the normal way." It does matter to your obstetrician, however, because the head position tells them how the labor is progressing and will affect any surgical delivery plans they may have. Dr. Fox tells us all about birth positions, face-up deliveries, and what's important about the angle and orientation of babies as they're being born.

"Occiput Posterior (OP) - A Sunny Side Up Birth"

Host Dr. Fox welcomes Dr. Shira Billet, who since experiencing pregnancy loss herself counsels women and families through this trauma. Dr. Billet holds a PhD in philosophy and religion, and outside of her professional career has carved a niche for herself in helping others deal with the grief of losing a child. She and Dr. Fox also discuss the stigma regarding pregnancy loss and how the grief compares to a death. This episode is the first in a new mini series: “When Bad Things Happen in Pregnancy.”

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“Supporting Women with Pregnancy Loss” – with Shira Billet

Dr. Lis Shlansky returns to Healthful Woman to talk about hysteroscopy, which allows OB/GYNs to “look inside the uterus with a small camera” for “a multitude of reasons.” In this episode, she and Dr. Fox discuss who needs a hysteroscopy, what the procedure is like, and why hysteroscopy is useful.

"Occiput Posterior (OP) - A Sunny Side Up Birth"

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