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The ‘Golden Hour’ After Birth: You Should Protect It At All Costs

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“As a labor and delivery nurse, I wanted to lay the groundwork for what is happening inside the baby as it is born. It’s something to be aware of and so worthy of respect.

“And it is essential to understanding why everyone in the birthing room should respect the process and allow it to unfold naturally.

“All these wild things happen in the few moments after the first breath, and before you gaze into your baby’s eyes.

“Thus begins the golden hour after birth, and no matter what, your child needs for you to defend it.”

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as a Result of Childbirth

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“Dekel and her team found that much of the woman’s experience had to do with objective factors – such as having obstetrical complications and nearly dying during birth – as well as subjective factors: How did the woman perceive her childbirth experience? How was her immediate emotional reaction? If she recounts it as a traumatic experience, her negative appraisal could also impede further healing.

“As Dekel explained, “A woman feels a sense of shame in not enjoying the birth experience” and believes she should manage a traumatic response by “‘just getting over it’, a strategy that often does not promote her coping. Her feelings are often compounded by lack of sleep, stress, and responsibility, leading to a vicious cycle.” Dekel encourages doctors and clinicians to ask each woman, “How was your childbirth experience?” Depending on how the mother responds, she can then be screened for PP-PTSD, and referred for psychological or psychiatric care. Partners, family members, and friends are recommended to ‘let the mother share her experience. Let her seek consultation if she needs support. It is important to chip in and help the mother engage with her baby. Give her time to focus on herself.’”

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THE WHITECHAPEL WOMAN – Birth Undisturbed

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Wow! Wow! Wow! These photos and videos are amazing! I stumbled across this site today. Amazing work. Click the “View Series” button on this page to see more of her work.

“’Birth Undisturbed’ is an award-winning fictional narrative series by British photographer Natalie Lennard. Travelling through the world and history to depict birth from ancient to modern, and squalid to famous, the series depicts stories of woman both real and imagined. Using images and video to examine current Western birth ideology, the artist strives to speak a new language by bringing key figureheads and writers from the realm of birth philosophy into cinematic and compelling stories.”

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THE WHITECHAPEL WOMAN – Birth Undisturbed

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Wow! Wow! Wow! These photos and videos are amazing! I stumbled across this site today. Amazing work. Click the “View Series” button on this page to see more of her work.

“’Birth Undisturbed’ is an award-winning fictional narrative series by British photographer Natalie Lennard. Travelling through the world and history to depict birth from ancient to modern, and squalid to famous, the series depicts stories of woman both real and imagined. Using images and video to examine current Western birth ideology, the artist strives to speak a new language by bringing key figureheads and writers from the realm of birth philosophy into cinematic and compelling stories.”

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