EBB 298 - Overcoming Barriers to Breech Vaginal Birth with Dr. Emiliano Chavira, OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist

In this episode, join me in delving into the intricate world of breech births with esteemed maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Dr. Emiliano Chavira. From the disappearance of breech vaginal births in modern obstetrics, to the challenges faced by practitioners advocating for this option, Dr. Chavira shares insights from his unique career path.

 

You'll discover the renaissance of unmedicated physiologic breech births, the ongoing struggle of the rare providers who offer this choice, and the pivotal role of hands-on vs. hands-off approaches during breech delivery. Gain valuable perspectives on who is a candidate for breech birth, techniques for handling complications, and the quest for evidence-based practices in the realm of breech births.

 

EBB Resources:

• Watch the video of this podcast episode on the EBB YouTube channel here! 
• Access the EBB Signature Article: Evidence on Breech Version with a free handout here. 
• Join the EBB Pro Membership and get access to contact hours, a doula mentorship, live trainings, and a PDF Library with exclusive handouts (including a 2-page handout on breech) by joining here.
• Learn advocacy techniques through the EBB Childbirth Class.

EBB Podcasts about Breech: 

• EBB Podcast 111: Positioning Breech Babies with Dr. Elliot Berlin
• EBB Podcast 171: The Experience of a Unique Vaginal Breech Birth with Janae and Andrew Rick
• EBB Podcast 172: Breech Vaginal Birth with Dr. Rixa Freeze and Dr. David Hayes
• EBB Podcast 173: Evidence on Breech Version
• EBB Podcast 296: The Evidence on Breech Birth with Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Sara Ailshire, MA 
• EBB Podcast 299: A Breech Vaginal Birth Story with EBB Parents Naoma and Mohamed [Coming soon!]

Other Resources:

• Check out the workshops at Breech without Borders here.

Hear Dr. Chavira on The Informed Pregnancy Podcast:

• Vaginal BREECH After Cesarean
• Gentle Cesarean
• Ep. 11 Breech 101 - Part 1
• Ep. 12 Breech 101 - Part 2
• Ep. 13 Breech 101 - Part 3