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- How I Found the Strength to Have a Natural ChildbirthMy personal story of delivering my son without any medical interventions, including an epidural.
How to Choose a Childbirth Class that is Right for YouThere are many organizations that offer childbirth classes to teach new parents how to prepare for labor, birth and parenting. Finding the right class is essential, as you will embrace the class philosophy and learn as much as you can as new parents.
5 Things to Do During Pregnancy to Make Labor EasierMany pregnant women are nervous about the pain of labor. But there are steps you can take now, during pregnancy, to make your labor as stress-free and pain-free as possible.- 6 Strategies for a Natural ChildbirthIf anyone tells you that labor can be pain free, they are living in a fantasy land. How I coped with labor sans medication by using six tools and tips.
Natural Childbirth: What's All the Fuss About?Contrary to what most health care providers will tell you, how and where you decide to birth your baby has a dramatic impact on both your and your baby's well-being.- Top 3 Benefits of Yoga During PregnancyFind out what benefits you can get from doing yoga during pregnancy. Discover how it can help you during pregnancy, childbirth and after.
- 3 Things Nobody Warns You About ChildbirthYou're about to have your first child. You've taken the birth classes and read the books. You think you're completely prepared. However there are a few things that nobody has given you any warning about, until now.
- Natural Childbirth with a Low Pain ToleranceAre you interested in having your baby without medication but are afraid of the pain? Do you think your pain-tolerance is too low for natural childbirth? Here's a look at natural birth without the candy-coating.
- Basics of Pregnancy and ChildbirthWhen a woman finds out that she is pregnant, the first thing she usually does is concentrate on her health.
- What You Need to Know About Postpartum CareHow should you care for yourself after childbirth? What can you do to increase your energy during the postpartum period? What should you avoid after giving birth?
- Natural Childbirth Alternatives Include Hypnobirthing Are EffectiveSince the beginning of mankind a woman has given birth in a natural setting, without the use of drugs or any other medical intervention techniques meant to ease the pain and discomfort while "having a baby".
Are You Worried About Tearing During Childbirth?Some women who are approaching their first childbirth are extremely nervous about the size differential between the birth canal and the baby's head circumference.- Natural Childbirth as a Choice for Labor and DeliveryWhen preparing for the birth of a child, you have many options to choose from. Natural childbirth may be one of the options you choose to explore.
A Pregnancy Tale: My Experience with Back LaborStudies say only 25% of women experience true back labor when delivering their babies. This story is my account of experiencing back labor.- Tips for Coping with Childbirth AnxietyAre you having childbirth anxiety especially as the date of the birth draws near? Are you unsure on how to cope with childbirth anxiety?
- Recovering from Childbirth TraumaChildbirth trauma can cause not only physical pain but also emotional pain. The impact of childbirth trauma may seem everlasting but by taking steps towards recovery healing will take place.
- Tocophobia- Fear of PregnancyAfraid of being pregnant?
- Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr Opt for Natural Childbirth: Baby Flynn Arrives HealthyOrlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr just had a baby. The delivery was long and painful because Bloom and Kerr opted for natural childbirth.
Birth Plans: The Good, the Bad, and the UnforeseenA look at how a birth plan can benefit a pregnant woman, or work against her, in the end.
Be Prepared for the UnexpectedGo in with an open mind and be prepared for changes in your plans. Remember, in the end you want a healthy mother and baby.
How Will Ehler Danlos Affect Childbirth?Ehler Danlos affects connective tissues of the body. Natural and cesarean delivery can be complicated if the pregnant patient has EDS.- Can Small-Framed Women Have a Natural ChildbirthThere are very few situations when a woman cannot give birth naturally because of the size of her pelvic bones.
Middle-of-the-Road ChildbirthI believe most women are somewhere in this middle-space between "freebirth" and "knock me out and cut me open".- Unassisted Childbirth: A Basic SummaryUnassisted childbirth has been making a comeback in recent years, but what exactly is it? Here's a brief overview on unassisted childbirth and a couple of the benefits and risks.
Deciding on Childbirth Options: Find Out What Works for YouAll of this leads me to believe that what is most important when it comes to childbirth is for each woman to make her own decision, based on an assessment of risks and benefits relevant on her unique situation.- Childbirth & Risks of Placenta Non-SeparationIf you are expecting a baby, here is what you need to know about the risks of non-spontaneous separation of the placenta.
- Embolism Risks in Childbirth: Amniotic Fluid ComplicationsIf you are expecting a baby, here is what you need to know about the risk for amniotic fluid complications and life threatening embolism risks.
- Five Steps to a Positive ChildbirthMore and more, families are working with their doctors, midwives, doulas and other labor support professionals to create positive, individualized childbirth experiences. Follow these steps to help ensure that you have the amazing experience you deserve.
Choosing Whether to Have a Natural ChildbirthAny pregnant woman is faced with an important choice of whether to try to minimize the amount of drugs she takes during delivery. Remember that you have to stay in the moment of the birth, and that things can change very rapidly.- Top Ten Personal Items Necessary After ChildbirthDiscover the top 10 personal items that nobody told you to buy before the big day.
Shorten Labor and Decrease Childbirth Pain with Constant Labor SupportSee the benefits of having a support person with you throughout your entire labor process, and how to make sure you have someone there with you, who is knowledgeable in labor support techniques!- Post Childbirth and Pregnancy Intimacy and Sexual DeclineHaving a baby is a big step in anyone's life, and in some cases new moms whether they already have kids or not may have trouble restarting sexual contact after giving childbirth.
Options in Natural Childbirth EducationFor parents seeking training in natural childbirth, several options are available. Learn what each method entails and decide which suits your family best.
Childbirth Preparation - Should I Enroll in Childbirth Classes?My friends argued against enrolling in childbirth education class to prepare for labor, but I decided to do it anyway. Why they were against it and why I'm glad I took the class.- What Occurs in the Three Stages of Childbirth?There are three stages to childbirth that a woman experiences as she goes through labor and delivery. Each stage is different and presents physical challenges.
Unassisted Childbirth: A Viable Option for SomeUnassisted childbirth, or free birth, is the act of having a natural birth without any outside help or hindrance.- Fears Regarding Pregnancy, ChildbirthIt is normal to have some fears while you're pregnant. Sometimes these fears may prevent you from looking at the positive side of pregnancy. However, you may be able to overcome them and have a happy pregnancy.
- Natural ChildbirthDeciding on a natural childbirth can be an easy choice. Staying with that decision isn't always easy!
- Going "Green" with Childbirth Using the LeBoyer Gentle Birth MethodIn recent years, the trend for "going green", and reducing your carbon footprint has been highly encouraged. If you are expecting a baby, here is a way to encourage a reduction in your carbon footprint with this birthing method.
- Acupressure to Naturally Stimulate Labor, Delivery & ChildbirthWhen looking for natural options for childbirth, many women are turning to this form of Chinese medicine.
