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Unassisted Childbirth in North America

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:22:03 EDT

A growing number of women are choosing not to hire a doctor or midwife, but to give birth at home by themselves or surrounded by family. This article discusses some of the reasons why, and things to consider if you like this option.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Aug 15, 2009

Benefits of a Natural Birth

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:50:47 EDT

Inducing labor introduces a whole set of risks and consequences that make normal birth difficult to acheive, and can easily be avoided by letting a woman's body tell her when it is time, and these women are the most likely to have a good birth experience.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: May 23, 2009

Laboring and Birthing in Water

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:24:08 EDT

What is it like to give birth in water? Why are people doing it? Find out here.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Mar 07, 2008

If You Have to Labor in Bed

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:48:26 EDT

What you can do if you are restricted to bed during labor and birth.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Mar 04, 2008

Inducing Labor: Pregnancy and Induction Facts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:10:50 EDT

In today's induction friendly society, the question becomes, why not schedule birth? Look here to find out.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Feb 04, 2008

How to Prevent or Stop Preterm Labor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:56:42 EDT

Preterm labor and birth are complicated and challenging issues, even in today's sophisticated medical realm. As many as 12 percent of pregnant women experience labor earlier than is considered safe for their babies.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Feb 04, 2008

Orgasmic Birth: Discovering Sexuality in Childbirth

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:17:49 EDT

One survey showed that 21% of women experience birth as sexual. Find out how, and why more women don't.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Jan 24, 2008

Prenatal Bed Rest: Indications, Research and Management

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:40:30 EDT

One in five pregnant women are put on bed rest. This article will tell why, if it works, and how you can live while on bed rest.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Jan 20, 2008

Why You Should Eat and Drink During Labor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:14:03 EDT

The history and current status of restricting food and drink during labor and birth.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Jan 08, 2008

Inducing Labor with Cytotec: A Questionable Practice

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:35:24 EDT

A review of current reports and studies on the dangers of cytotec for use in labor induction.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Dec 18, 2007

Swimming: An Excellent Form of Prenatal Exercise

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:59:24 EDT

How pregnant women can benefit from swimming.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Dec 18, 2007

How Giving Birth on All-Fours Could Be Better for You

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:48:04 EDT

Studies suggest that there are several benefits to laboring and birthing on all-fours.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Dec 17, 2007

Is Computerized Labor Monitoring the Future of Labor Assessment?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:36:01 EDT

How a new method of assessing dilation and baby's position may someday replace vaginal exams.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Dec 17, 2007

Breech Babies: Prevention and Management

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:31:00 EDT

Considerating the causes of the breech presentation, the multiple ways to turn them, and considerations for mode of breech delivery.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Dec 04, 2007

Urine Analysis for Pregnant Women: A Helpful Key to Health and History

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:29:00 EDT

What care providers test urine for during pregnancy.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Nov 26, 2007

Tocophobia: The Fear of Childbirth

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:57:00 EDT

How to recognize the symptoms of childbirth fear, and how to dispel it.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Nov 20, 2007

Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Look at What the Experts Are Saying

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:20:00 EDT

The varied ways that breastfeeding benefits the family.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Nov 13, 2007

Tips for Helping You and Your Newborn Sleep Like Babies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:34:00 EDT

How to understand your newborn's sleep patterns.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Nov 12, 2007

The Sitz Bath: Post-Birth Healing and Comfort for New Moms

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:11:00 EDT

How the use of water and herbal tea can aid in healing of vaginal childbirth.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Nov 09, 2007

Understanding Cephalopelvic Disproportion

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (birthamiracle) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:30:00 EDT

A close look at one of the most over diagnosed indications for a cesarean section.

Contributor: birthamiracle
Published: Nov 07, 2007