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Birth Agni#129 - Too Big to Birth, or too small a pelvis? The Truth About CPD in Indian HospitalsIn this episode, we discuss one of the most commonly used—and misused—reasons for cesarean in India: Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD), or the claim that a woman’s pelvis is “too small” for her baby’s head.We dig into:What CPD actually is (and what it isn’t)Why true CPD is extremely rare—yet so frequently citedHow fetal position, mobility in labor, and hospital timelines all impact diagnosisThe danger of using estimated baby weight or maternal size to justify early surgeryWhat women can ask or do if told they have CPDEpisodes to list...2025-06-2537 min
Birth Agni#101- Lavanya's Unnecessary Csection | Induction | Undiagnosed Gestational DiabetisUnnecessary Cesarean sections are common in India for unjustified reasons and poorly read overdiagnosed factors which in many cases have not been proven to be emergencies. The lack of application of basic evidence based information once applied can in itself lift our rates of natural birth high up. The maternity system today needs to keep up with atleast the guidelines in place as a starter and the experience if not the outcomes may improve.Listen to Lavanya's story to learn about :Story of Changing Doctors and buying time from the OBGYNInduction and its side...2024-04-1159 min