April was Cesarean Awareness Month — but the truth is, we need to be having this conversation all year long. Why? Because 1 in 3 births in the U.S. end in cesarean… and many of them happen after a mom has already labored unmedicated all the way to 10 cm.

In this episode, we’re talking about a trend I’m seeing more and more:🛑 Cesareans being called during the second stage of labor — during pushing.
You did all the prep. You avoided the epidural. You got to 10 cm. And then… surgery?

Let’s talk about why this is happening — and how to prevent it when it’s not truly necessary.

This episode covers:

✨ The common mistake moms make when planning for unmedicated birth, it's more than pain management

💥 The two most common reasons for second stage cesareans

🧠 Why certain interventions increase the risk of cesarean

💡 The truth about ACOG’s guidelines for when a cesarean is appropriate

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