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- Stages of LaborYour water breaks and then comes baby, right? Perhaps, there are three stages of labor that result in the birth of a beautiful baby. Read to learn more about the stages of labor!
- Stages of LaborLabor and delivery may seem frightening and even confusing. By being better prepared and knowing what to expect, your labor and delivery is much less likely to be as frightening.
- The Third Trimester and Early Labor Signs - The Nesting InstinctThe appearance of the nesting instinct during the third trimester is a sure sign that a pregnant mother is about to give birth. Here are some interesting details about this strange urge and the hazards associated with it.
Hospital, Home, Birthing Center: Where to Give Birth?One decision to be made early in the pregnancy is where to give birth. The choices typically are home birth, hospital or birthing center.- Early Labor and Long-Overdue Labor Can Cause Problems for MothersThe timing of childbirth is important. If your baby is pre-mature of you have to induce labor, there are additional problems that could pop up.
- 5 Ways to Distract Yourself from Early LaborThe last few days (or sometimes even few weeks!) of your pregnancy are full of excitement and anticipation of the beginning signs of labor. Read this article to find out how to distract yourself from early labor.
Great Birth and Labor Projects for Home Birth and Unassisted BirthWith the increasing popularity of home birth and unassisted birth, many women are asking the question "what should I do to keep busy while in labor?" A growing trend is the "labor project," also known as a "birth project."
Tips for Passing Time During Early LaborThe early labor time is filled with great anticipation of what is to come, and enjoying it will lead to a greater progression of labor and delivery of your precious baby!
Early Labor Activities and OccupiersMany women are anxious and worried during the early stage of labor, but here are some things that you can do that will not only take your mind off the pain, but lessen it for you!
Activities for Early LaborThe final weeks of pregnancy are full of wondering and anticipation.- How to Prevent Preterm LaborThis article will offer tips on preventing premature labor and delivery.
- A Mom’s Perspective: Déjà Vu with Baby No. 2My first daughter was over a month early. In the middle of the night, my water broke. Before the sun started to rise, I was admitted to the hospital. Three and a half years later, I experienced a very similar situation with the birth of my son.
5 Tips to Ease Your Fears of LaborPregnant women look forward to the day when they can finally meet their baby. But few mothers-to-be look forward to the process of getting the baby out, labor. Here are five tips for easing your fears of labor and delivery.- How to Speed Up Your Labor Without DrugsMost women hope to have shorter labors because labor is called labor for a reason; it's hard work. Doctors can prescribe drugs to speed up labor but those can have serious side effects. Sometimes natural methods will do the trick.
Off the Charts LaborOur culture loves charts and lists and dates to mark, and this love of regulation and planning has spilled into the way we treat pregnancy and birth.
Labor at Hospital Vs. Birth Center, Which One is the BestThis is a personal story of my experience with my wife's labor at a birth center and a hospital. These are my two best hospital experiences, but which one is really the BEST?- My Body, My Baby, My BirthThis is my personal encounter the the type and quality of medical care available to expectant mothers in the Wheeling, WV area.
- Teen Birth Rate Drops to Record LowThe teen birth rate is at its lowest record since records began being kept. But is this a good thing?
What Are the Benefits of Delivering at a Birth Center?Women have many choices for where to experience labor and delivery. This article discusses the benefits of choosing a birth center for the birth of their baby.
What is Pre-Term Birth?This article discusses what pre-term (or premature) birth is, who is at higher risk, symptoms, and how it can be prevented.- What is a Birth Mark?Many people are born with birth marks, but what is a birth mark, and how do they occur?
- Delivery Time of Day Predicts StillbirthThe time of day when a woman delivers her baby and whether or not it occurs on a weekend has a strong influence on whether or not her baby will survive. Research has eliminated other causes.
- Birth Rape: An Explanation of the Increasingly Popular Term"Birth Rape" is a term that has been around for quite some time, but what exactly is it? There are many parallels between birth rape and sexual rape, and there are ways to prevent it from happening.
- Factors that Influence the Birth Weight of BabiesBabies whose birth weight falls within the normal range, have the best start in life.
Say UncleUncle dies of cancer- Common Pregnancy Concerns Known as Birth ComplicationsComplications can occur during labor and birth. These include abnormal presentation, failure to progress, umbilical cord prolapse and umbilical cord compression.
- Why There is a Need of Managing Pain During Labor?If you are like most women, the agony of labor and childbirth is an inseparable activity that concern and worry you about having a newborn. This is certainly understandable, because labor is aching and painful for most women.
- Looking for Signs of Going into LaborPregnancy can be exciting for a couple. Near the end it can be an anxious time as the woman waits for labor to start. It is important to know what signs to look for in order to be prepared for early labor.
- Staying Calm During Labor when You've Had a Previous Bad Birthing ExperienceHow to keep your cool during labor.
- Traveling While PregnantShould you? Can you?
Tips for Dealing with Unwanted Hospital Guests While You Are in LaborHere are some tips on how to deal with unwanted hospital guests while you are in labor.
Birth and Baby: A Little Bit of TruthThis is the story of my birth experience without any sugar-coating.- Precipitous Labor and BirthWhat is precipitous labor, its risks, complications and frequency.
- How to Have a Birth OrgasmThis article is about having a orgasm as while give birth.
- BirthAs a mother I was so fortunate to witness the birth of each of my grandsons. What an incredible experience.
- How to Reduce or Eliminate Back Labor in Future PregnanciesI had back labor with my first child and the next child I did not have back labor. Here is a tip I learned which can possibly eliminate your back labor. I used this technique for my second child which I believe is the reason I don't have back labor.
- Labor During Pregnancy: What They Don't Tell YouWhether you take a birthing class or just talk to your doctor or midwife, it seems that there is still a lot they don't tell you about labor! I believe planning for some of these could totally change your labor experience.
- Pregnancy Labor Signs - How to Tell when it is TimeWith the anticipation of the arrival of your new baby, you might be looking out for those long awaited pregnancy labor signs. Knowing whether you are in labor or not can be a challenge, especially if it is your first time being a mom.
- Ventouse or Forceps Birth - the Effects on You and Your BabyLearn which kind of birth is good for your baby: ventouse or forceps.
- Tips on Recognizing Emotional Dystocia During LaborEmotional dystocia if not handled properly may interfere in natural childbirth and lead to an unnecessary cesarean. Therefore recognizing emotional dystocia during labor is very important for caregivers.
