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The clear evidence on episiotomies shows that they often cause more harm than good, so why do care providers still perform them? How you can avoid an episiotomy?

How to write a contract or work agreement for in-home child care providers and nannies.

If your due date has come and gone, your care provider may recommend a non-stress test. An NST monitors your baby's heart rate in response to movement.

Parents can use their birth plan as a way to interview and select a care provider as well as to better communicate their needs to the medical team.

Tips and resources for creating musical experiences for infants and toddlers

From stages of labor, to signs of labor and even when to go to the hospital, here is the complete series of articles on labor and childbirth.

If the evidence says that some of the old practices are no longer valid, it is time to re-think them. Here are changes you should be asking for with regard to your care.

Parents may have several options for who performs this procedure, when it is done and what pain medication can be used.

There are primarily two definite signs that labor is coming. One is progressing contractions and the other is the mother's bag of water breaking.

Fetal Fibronectin is available to mothers starting at 24 weeks of pregnancy. It is a test recommended by the ACOG for women who have symptoms of preterm labor.

One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is the constant sensation of needing to urinate. Find out what causes frequent urination and how to help.

Providers often face issues of confidentiality, stigmas, cultural difference, and patient education when treating HIV-positive patients.

Many mothers are concerned about not getting pain medication when they need it during labor. The best window for pain medication is often in active labor.

Most mothers write a birth plan today. They will typically include preferences to avoid an episiotomy and reduce the amount of tearing during birth.

Some signs of preterm labor include cramping and a dull backache. Knowing when to call your provider is very important if you suspect you are experiencing preterm labor.

Increasingly today mothers are discouraged from a trial of labor and instead encouraged to plan cesareans. Research shows that labor benefits a mother who wants a VBAC.

In early pregnancy, some mothers experience light spotting and very often become concerned about the possibilities of miscarriage. What symptoms should you look for?

Headaches may be more common for some women during pregnancy. Causes can be numerous including sinus congestion and PIH.

The baby's growth is occuring at a more rapid pace. Many organs are functioning. Mothers are busy choosing care providers to support them during pregnancy and birth.

As you enter your fifth month of pregnancy, find out more about what is happening to your baby's development and how you can prepare for your second trimester.

After you give birth, the work may be just starting. Adequate rest, nutrition, exercise and support are crucial.

Ultrasound is used for several purposes during pregnancy including estimating the baby's weight. Controversy remains about the accuracy of ultrasound.

Your result on a fetal fibronectin test can indicate if you are at risk to deliver a preterm baby. Most care providers alter their care plan based on fFN results

Ontario's Health Claims for Auto Insurance Web application shows how automated electronic health care systems are key to delivering medical services more effectively.

A common treatment for preterm labor is to recommend bed rest for the duration of the pregnancy. Recent findings question whether or not bed rest stops labor.

Research shows that about 1/3 of mothers will have a breast infection while breastfeeding. Antibiotics are a common treatment, however they may not be effective.

While there are no guarantees in birth, there are things you can do before and during labor to help avoid a C-section.

Hiring a midwife is no longer a choice just for the "yuppie" couples but makes sense if you want personal and natural care during your pregnancy and labor.

Not all care providers or childbirth experts agree on the reasons for labor induction. New guidelines established by ACOG may help but are controversial.

If you think you might be in labor, when is a good time to call your care provider and head in to the birth center or hospital? What signs of labor should you watch for?

One of the most common medical complications during pregnancy, PIH is often managed with bed rest and in some cases, induction of labor.

For years, an amniotomy was a routine part of the care mothers received during labor. Now questions arise about whether it helps or hinders the labor process.

The Patient Self Determination Act of 1991 requires health care providers to inform patients about their right concerning life-sustaining treatments when terminally ill.

Finding excellent childcare can be a daunting and traumatic experience for parents. Here are a few excellent internet child care resources to help with the sitter search.

There are important questions all parents should ask a potential childcare provider before deciding to enroll their child.

A guide to the best resources for selecting daycare providers, sitters, and nannies on the internet.

Pregnancy massage demands special techniques to ensure the health and safety of both mom and baby. Ask your doctor what type of registered therapist is best for you.

Consumers should expect that their place of birth and medical care providers practice evidence-based medicine. What interventions should be avoided and what helps?

External versions are typically performed around 37 weeks of pregnancy. They have about a 50% or greater chance of turning your breech baby to head down.

Daycare providers and teachers must protect the health and safety of children as health officials monitor the spread of the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu.

Shoulder dystocia is one of the most serious of all obstetric complications. Large babies can sometimes be a risk factor. One treatment is the Gaskin Maneuver.

Labor induction, whether by natural means or by IV pitocin is very common. If you are thinking about induction, learn when it is better to wait for labor.

It has been shown through research that behavioral strategies are superior to cognitive intervention for motivating patients to begin physically active lifestyles.

Binge eating can be diagnosed by a physician or mental health care provider. Some methods of diagnosis include physical and psychological exam with laboratory tests.

In this class, we look at the medical interventions used during labor and birth and discover when they might be needed.

Expectant and new fathers often feel that they are left out when taking childbirth classes, being included in prenatal visits and learning to parent their new baby.

One of the most important decisions that you have to make when it is time for you to return to work is deciding on a day/child care facility.

Starting a daycare service is an excellent home based business idea because of increased child care needs for working mothers.

Parents frequently have an uphill battle if they are considering a VBAC today. Knowing your options for labor including out-of-hospital birth locations are helpful.

You, the patient, must play an active role in attaining optimal health care for yourself and loved ones. Ask questions and learn!