Sterile Drapes
In a nutshell
Often people who birth by cesarean feel disconnected from their birth. There’s "rummaging and tugging" behind the drape and then all of a sudden a baby is born! By dropping the drape, you can see the moment your baby is born. You can’t see the incision (it's behind your belly), but you can witness your baby’s first moments and feel more connected to your birth process.
Clear drapes are also available, but you may need to request your doctor or hospital orders them ahead of time if it's important to you.
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Drop the Drape
Often people who birth by cesarean feel disconnected from their birth. There’s "rummaging aand tugging" behind the drape and then all of a sudden a baby is born! By dropping the drape, you can see the moment your baby is born. You can’t see the incision (it's behind your belly), but you can witness your baby’s first moments and feel more connected to your birth process.
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