Episiotomy
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Risks of Episiotomy During ChildbirthLaboring women frequently experience pressure to undergo an episiotomy, but episiotomies are dangerous procedures that can cause long-term problems. -
Caring for Your Episiotomy After ChildbirthWhen you get an episiotomy or tear in your peritoneum naturally during childbirth, it can be a real pain!
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What You Need to Know About an EpisiotomyWhen preparing to give birth you need to prepare yourself for a variety of things and an episiotomy is one of them. Here we will present a detailed guide for this procedure.
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Episiotomy in LaborAn episiotomy may help aid in delivery, however along with the benefits come risks. It is important for expectant mothers to research this information prior to delivery in order to prepare themselves to make informed decisions.
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Episiotomy Versus Natural Perineal TearingA side-by-side comparison of an episiotomy versus natural perineal tears with both the facts and first hand experience of both. -
Labor & Delivery Decisions: Episiotomy or No Episiotomy?Episiotomies should not be performed unless it is absolutely necessary. They most certainly should not be thought of as a mandatory or expected birth experience. Learn more here.
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What is an Episiotomy and How Can You Avoid it During Childbirth?What is an episiotomy and how is it performed? Is it a necessary part of childbirth or can you avoid it? Here are some things you can do that may save you from the discomfort of an episiotomy during childbirth and my experiences with it.
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Avoiding an Episiotomy During PregnancyTechniques for avoiding an episiotomy during childbirth.
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Expectant Mothers: I Suffered Through an Episiotomy; Here's Some AdviceAn episiotomy is a surgical cut made just before delivery in the muscular area between the vagina and the anus. This enlarges your vaginal opening, allowing for an easier delivery. Here's how to deal with the pain!
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Should You Have an Episiotomy During Delivery?Many doctors perform routine episiotomies as a general principle. However, as with any medical procedure, an episiotomy does carry some risk and may not be the right choice for every new mother.
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Preventing Perineal Tearing During BirthMany women's biggest fear during childbirth is tearing in their perineum (the skin between the vagina and anus) as the baby crowns. But there are some things you or doctor/nurse/midwife can do to help preventing tearing in the perineum.
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Labor & Delivery: Tearing vs. CuttingFor many women, the decision of whether they should tear or request an episiotomy during delivery never crosses their minds. -
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The Birthing ProcessFor those on an adoption journey, the wait begins with that first piece of mail to complete the dossier.
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"THEN COMETH the END..."A look at the biblical usage of the term "Delivered" and "Delivered Up". -
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? -
The Risks of Elective Early DeliveryTolerating the unpleasantness of those last few weeks gives your baby the tremendous gift of full physical development and the best chance at a healthy start in life. -
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. -
37 Weeks Pregnant - What to ExpectBy now, the baby is considered full term, although he or she has not yet stopped growing. In fact the baby continues to gain fat at the rate of half an ounce each and every day.
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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.
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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.
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Forceps in Labor: The Pros & ConsForceps are commonly used in American deliveries however, knowing how forceps work as well as the benefits and risks associated with their use may help the mother to make an informed and educated decision.
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The Truth Behind the Lithotomy Position in LaborThe lithotomy position is the most common position used for laboring women, but is it really more beneficial for the woman or for the physician? Take an in-depth look at the issues behind the lithotomy position in labor.
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Slow DownMust slow down to forget someone that broke your heart.
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Pain Relief During LaborDescriptions of pain relief options during labor based on my experience.
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Eating During Labor: Is it Safe?Labor can be a long, drawn out process - especially if it's a first pregnancy and some women become hungry and thirsty during the process. Is it safe to drink and eat during labor?
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The BirthThe greatest day ever
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Upgrade Your Delivery System to the Target MarketIt is important to periodically review how you delivery your product or service to clients and customers and make necessary upgrades.
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Precipitous Labor and BirthWhat is precipitous labor, its risks, complications and frequency.
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How to Have a Birth OrgasmThis article is about having a orgasm as while give birth.
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Changing a Birth Name - Should You?Should you change your birth name? Whether you like your birth name or not, you were given your birth name for a reason by people who love you.
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Special DeliveryLove can be described in many ways. This is one way.
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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.
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Orgasmic Birth?I don't think so!
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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.
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Ventouse or Forceps Birth - the Effects on You and Your BabyLearn which kind of birth is good for your baby: ventouse or forceps.
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Tip on Recovering Physically After BirthIt is important that you take extra care in recovering after giving birth. Look for signs and pains and go see a doctor for help.
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Writing Your Labor Relaxation Script Made EasyHow to write a labor relaxation script.
