Knocked Up: The Podcast About Fertility and Women's Health · Women's Health Melbourne

What do we need to know about Caesarean Birth?

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Dr. Raelia Lew explains what a caesarean is from her perspective as a fertility specialist and a mother who had two.

This episode of Knocked Up focuses on caesarean birth, coinciding with Caesarean Awareness Month. Host Geordie Morrison is joined by Dr. Raelia Liu, a CREI Fertility Specialist and former obstetrician. Dr. Liu offers dual perspectives, having performed thousands of caesareans and having personally undergone two. The discussion defines a caesarean as a method of giving birth. Dr. Liu explains her background as a trained obstetrician and gynaecologist, though her current practice focuses on fertility. She notes her last performed caesarean was over a decade ago. The episode positions the caesarean as a significant surgical procedure. It acknowledges the procedure's relevance to many of their patients. The hosts state this is the podcast's first dedicated episode on the topic. A key insight is the value of a clinician who has also been a patient of the procedure she performed. Dr. Liu's personal experience as a mother who had caesareans informs her professional understanding. Her retired obstetrician status provides historical and practical context. The episode promises a blend of clinical knowledge and lived experience. The tone is educational and conversational, stemming from a direct host-and-expert dialogue. The style is informative, grounded in the guest's professional and personal history. This episode would interest expectant parents seeking information on caesarean delivery options. Listeners preferring topics strictly on conception rather than birth might find it less relevant.

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