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During Labor Risky Drugs and Unnecessary Medical Interventions Have Reached Epidemic Proportions
Because of the increase in the use of medical interventions and risky drugs during labor there has been a significant increase of cesarean sections. Now over 30.2% of laboring women birth their babies by cesarean. Many of these unnecessary cesareans can be directly related to complications caused by the use of these interventions that are almost at epidemic proportions. Without proper information pregnant couples are going blindly into labor expecting the provider to be working for them when in fact some providers encourage and often order cesareans so they can complete the laboring process and go home. Continue reading
Are You Ready For the Big Day? AKA Labor
Have you considered what you want for your labor and delivery? Are you using pain medications or will you allow the doctor to induce you? Awesome tips for inducing at home, and ways to get baby to turn if he or she is breech. Continue reading
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Making It The Last Of Your Worries
It’s never too early to pack your hospital bag, labor comes at the most unexpected times. We recommend that you pack a bag for labor and leave a separate packed bag for postpartum in the car or with someone else. This prevents you from leaving items behind and dragging all of your stuff around the labor and birth wing. Continue reading
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How to Write a Birth Plan – An Overview
There are two main reasons for writing a birth plan. The first reason is that you need to plan ahead for major events so that you know what to expect. When you are in the middle of labor, it’s difficult to think clearly about alternatives and make a decision. Continue reading
False Labor Pains – Illusion Of Labor
False labor pains and contractions give illusion to the pregnant women that the effort has begun. Sometimes it becomes difficult to understand whether you are having true or false labor pains. Further, it can be well determined through vaginal exam. There can be contractions when you walk, sleep or drink more than 32 ounces of water. But this does not mean that your period is near. Continue reading
Do You Need a Doula During Childbirth?
Birthing has come a long way in the last 50 years, with in-hospital birthing suites, families in attendance, and procedures to minimize labor pain. But one thing that has not changed is the need for experienced support in the labor room. Husbands and mothers are all well and good for some things, but medically knowledgeable, objective, and trained doulas just might be the best thing since Lamaze developed prepared childbirth classes. Continue reading
My Personal Birth Plan – What Really Happened
This is my personal birth plan. The way I imagined it. Unfortunately, your birth never goes as planned. Continue reading
Preparing For Labor – Pregnancy
Your labor nurse will help manage your labor and keep you informed about your progress through labor. She will closely watch you and your baby to make sure that you are both doing well medically. If you do not have a doula, your labor nurse will help you labor and teach you how to push when the time comes. Continue reading
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Pregnancy Complications – Need For Immediate Attention
When your spouse is pregnant you should not hesitate to call your doctor or midwife if something is bothering or worrying either of you. Sometimes physical changes can be signs of a problem. Continue reading