This video is awesome! One thing I hear over and over is how disappointed so many women are when they require an emergency cesearean. I can't speak from experience, as I was blessed to deliver both my babies naturally, and have not yet had the opportunity to be a doula to a mother having a c-section, but I have watched countless videos of cesearean deliveries, and if you have, you will know what im talking about when I say they certrainly dont seem to be the most welcoming way to introduce your baby to the world. (That being said, I understand, and am VERY thankful that doctors are able to save many babies/mothers by doing c-sections) I was thrilled when I stumbled upon this video. It's awesome to see that doctors are now trying to make the experience more mother/baby centered. Some of it (such as the wires put away from mommas chest so she can breastfeed right away) seem so obvious, but is rarely done. Skin to skin is SO important for baby and momma in the time immediately following birth, and im so excited that its finally catching on for cesareans as well! take a look at the video, its a bit long, but so worth the time! I really hope this catches on in all the hospitals!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5RIcaK98Yg
