Articles related to "Episiotomies"
Episiotomy-Is It Necessary?
When is episiotomy necessary and how you can to prevent or avoid it.
episiotomy • birth • childbirth • pregnancy • perineal
When is episiotomy necessary and how you can to prevent or avoid it.
episiotomy • birth • childbirth • pregnancy • perineal
Changing Routine Practices in Obstetrics
If the evidence says that some of the old practices are no longer valid, it is time to re-think them.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.
changing routines in obstetrics • follow evidence • place of birth • eating and drinking during labor • breaking the mother's water
If the evidence says that some of the old practices are no longer valid, it is time to re-think them.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.
changing routines in obstetrics • follow evidence • place of birth • eating and drinking during labor • breaking the mother's water
Episiotomy And Child Birth
Once a routine procedure, current medical practice does not believe it is absolutely necessary for easy birth. This article elucidates the risks, benefits and recovery.
episiotomy • perineal insicion • vaginal tear • perineum • perineal massage
Once a routine procedure, current medical practice does not believe it is absolutely necessary for easy birth. This article elucidates the risks, benefits and recovery.
episiotomy • perineal insicion • vaginal tear • perineum • perineal massage
Episiotomy - How to Avoid One
Episiotomies used to be a common practice. Today research shows that there are few if any benefits for episiotomies. What should you do to avoid one?
episiotomy • birth plan • obstetrician • perineal massage • midwife
Episiotomies used to be a common practice. Today research shows that there are few if any benefits for episiotomies. What should you do to avoid one?
episiotomy • birth plan • obstetrician • perineal massage • midwife
The Episiotomy: Is It Necessary?
Increasing awareness surrounding the episiotomy is causing the medical community and expectant mothers to ask: Is It Necessary?
episiotomy • birth • labor • pushing • infant
Increasing awareness surrounding the episiotomy is causing the medical community and expectant mothers to ask: Is It Necessary?
episiotomy • birth • labor • pushing • infant
How to Reduce Tears During Birth
Most mothers write a birth plan today. They will typically include preferences to avoid an episiotomy and reduce the amount of tearing during birth.
tears during birth • perineal massage • episiotomies • care provider • birth plan
Most mothers write a birth plan today. They will typically include preferences to avoid an episiotomy and reduce the amount of tearing during birth.
tears during birth • perineal massage • episiotomies • care provider • birth plan
Benefits of Water Birth
Using water during labor and delivery is a real alternative to pain-relieving drugs. While there is a downside to the drugs, waterbirth has numerous benefits for both baby and mom.
water • birth • labor • labour • delivery
Using water during labor and delivery is a real alternative to pain-relieving drugs. While there is a downside to the drugs, waterbirth has numerous benefits for both baby and mom.
water • birth • labor • labour • delivery
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services-Part One
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs. In part one of a series of articles on the CIMS, read about their mission and philosophy for improving maternity care.
maternity care • birth • pregnancy • interventions • episiotomy
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs. In part one of a series of articles on the CIMS, read about their mission and philosophy for improving maternity care.
maternity care • birth • pregnancy • interventions • episiotomy
Perineal Massage
Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as when to start.
perineal massage • episiotomy • midwife • obstetrician • birth plan
Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as when to start.
perineal massage • episiotomy • midwife • obstetrician • birth plan
Pushing Techniques
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
Doula Support Recommended for Childbirth
Consumers should expect that their place of birth and medical care providers practice evidence-based medicine. What interventions should be avoided and what helps?
evidence-based care • good quality care • hospital births • support by a doula • upright position in second stage
Consumers should expect that their place of birth and medical care providers practice evidence-based medicine. What interventions should be avoided and what helps?
evidence-based care • good quality care • hospital births • support by a doula • upright position in second stage
Childbirth Class - Medications
In this class, we look at the medical interventions used during labor and birth and discover when they might be needed.
childbirth class • medications • pain relief techniques • epidural • birth plan
In this class, we look at the medical interventions used during labor and birth and discover when they might be needed.
childbirth class • medications • pain relief techniques • epidural • birth plan
Ten Ways to Get the Birth You Want
Pregnancy and childbirth can be bewildering. So how should you talk to midwives, registrars and consultants to make sure you get the birth you really want?
pregnancy • childbirth • birth • pain relief • home birth
Pregnancy and childbirth can be bewildering. So how should you talk to midwives, registrars and consultants to make sure you get the birth you really want?
pregnancy • childbirth • birth • pain relief • home birth
The Three Stages of Labor
The first stage of labor includes early labor, active labor and transition. Second stage is the pushing stage and the third stage is the delivery of the placenta.
stages of labor • early labor • active labor • transition • pushing
The first stage of labor includes early labor, active labor and transition. Second stage is the pushing stage and the third stage is the delivery of the placenta.
stages of labor • early labor • active labor • transition • pushing
Birth Plan Sample
A sample birth plan can be used as a starting point for parents when writing their own birth plan.
birth plan • medication • doula • pushing • pitocin
A sample birth plan can be used as a starting point for parents when writing their own birth plan.
birth plan • medication • doula • pushing • pitocin
Interventions During Labour
Various complications arise during labour requiring certain delivery procedures to be implemented to aid faster and safer birth of the baby.
labour interventions • forceps delivery • ventouse • breaking waters artificially • induction of labour
Various complications arise during labour requiring certain delivery procedures to be implemented to aid faster and safer birth of the baby.
labour interventions • forceps delivery • ventouse • breaking waters artificially • induction of labour
Childbirth Class - Postpartum
In the final class of our online childbirth preparation series, we discuss identifying postpartum depression, soothing babies and packing our bag.
postpartum recovery • postpartum depression • pain medication • labor bag • signs of postpartum depression
In the final class of our online childbirth preparation series, we discuss identifying postpartum depression, soothing babies and packing our bag.
postpartum recovery • postpartum depression • pain medication • labor bag • signs of postpartum depression
Benefits of Choosing a Midwife
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.
benefits of choosing a midwife • cochrane review • reduce risk of miscarriage • reduce use of epidural • avoid an episiotomy
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.
benefits of choosing a midwife • cochrane review • reduce risk of miscarriage • reduce use of epidural • avoid an episiotomy
How To Do Perineal Massage
Perineal massage is essential to prepare the vaginal area for childbirth. It helps the skin to become more elastic. This article explains the benefits, and how to do it.
how to do perineal massage • benefits perineal massage • reduce episiotomy • natural childbirth • reduce pain in childbirth
Perineal massage is essential to prepare the vaginal area for childbirth. It helps the skin to become more elastic. This article explains the benefits, and how to do it.
how to do perineal massage • benefits perineal massage • reduce episiotomy • natural childbirth • reduce pain in childbirth
Natural Childbirth With Hypnosis
This interview with a HypnoBirthing Practitioner explains how the program helps reduce labor pain and creates a calmer, natural childbirth for mother and baby.
hypnobirthing • natural childbirth • pain free labour and childbirth • pregnancy and childbirth • childbirth education for couples
This interview with a HypnoBirthing Practitioner explains how the program helps reduce labor pain and creates a calmer, natural childbirth for mother and baby.
hypnobirthing • natural childbirth • pain free labour and childbirth • pregnancy and childbirth • childbirth education for couples
Medications and Interventions During Labor
Technology has entered the birthing realm and often replaces the normal physiology of labor. Parents need to know the truth about all procedures.
birthing medications • labor intervention • birth monitoring • vacuum extractors • epidural
Technology has entered the birthing realm and often replaces the normal physiology of labor. Parents need to know the truth about all procedures.
birthing medications • labor intervention • birth monitoring • vacuum extractors • epidural
Pregnancy Toning Exercises
Mothers can benefit from toning exercises to stretch and strengthen her body for the discomforts of late pregnancy as well as the many hours of labor and birth.
back pain • pushing • long labor • posterior baby • pelvis
Mothers can benefit from toning exercises to stretch and strengthen her body for the discomforts of late pregnancy as well as the many hours of labor and birth.
back pain • pushing • long labor • posterior baby • pelvis
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 34
At week 34 of pregnancy, you should begin preparations for labor including toning exercises and perineal massage. Your baby weighs about 2200 grams.
pregnancy week by week • week 34 • perineal massage • toning exercises • breech
At week 34 of pregnancy, you should begin preparations for labor including toning exercises and perineal massage. Your baby weighs about 2200 grams.
pregnancy week by week • week 34 • perineal massage • toning exercises • breech
Writing a Birth Plan
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Creating A Birth Plan
Creating a birth plan is an excellent way to ensure your delivery goes as you want it to.
birth • plan • labor • delivery • mother
Creating a birth plan is an excellent way to ensure your delivery goes as you want it to.
birth • plan • labor • delivery • mother
Midwife or Obstetrician
The roles of a midwife and an obstetrician are quite different. What are comparisons and contrasts between these providers to help you decide which is best for you?
midwife • obstetrician • doula • cesarean • postpartum
The roles of a midwife and an obstetrician are quite different. What are comparisons and contrasts between these providers to help you decide which is best for you?
midwife • obstetrician • doula • cesarean • postpartum
VBAC or Repeat Cesarean?
The decision between VBAC and elective repeat cesarean is a difficult one. Finding the best provider & researching options will help you make the best choice
vbac • elective repeat cesarean • risks • benefits • labor
The decision between VBAC and elective repeat cesarean is a difficult one. Finding the best provider & researching options will help you make the best choice
vbac • elective repeat cesarean • risks • benefits • labor
Obstetric Interventions and their Effect on Breastfeeding
This article lists the various interventions that are used in childbirth, and how each one can have a direct or indirect effect on the initiation and duration of lactation.
breastfeeding • obstetric interventions • childbirth • breast-feeding • birth practices
This article lists the various interventions that are used in childbirth, and how each one can have a direct or indirect effect on the initiation and duration of lactation.
breastfeeding • obstetric interventions • childbirth • breast-feeding • birth practices
Questions to Ask Your Provider
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
Alphabetical Index of Articles
Find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, doulas, epidurals and home birth, inductions, labor and more.
pregnancy • birth plans • breastfeeding • cesarean • childbirth class
Find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, doulas, epidurals and home birth, inductions, labor and more.
pregnancy • birth plans • breastfeeding • cesarean • childbirth class
Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms: Part Two
In Part One of Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms, I went over some of the basic terminology that you may hear from your doctor during labor. However, there is even more terminology to familiarize yourself with!
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
In Part One of Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms, I went over some of the basic terminology that you may hear from your doctor during labor. However, there is even more terminology to familiarize yourself with!
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
Should You Use A Midwife?
The use of midwives in the delivery room is on the rise. New mothers now have more options available to them and using a midwife can be the key to avoiding unnecessary medical intervention.
midwife • cnm • birth • delivery • labor
The use of midwives in the delivery room is on the rise. New mothers now have more options available to them and using a midwife can be the key to avoiding unnecessary medical intervention.
midwife • cnm • birth • delivery • labor
The Benefits of a Postpartum Doula
May is International Doula Month. A postpartum doula acts as a knowledgeable companion for the new mom and her family, and her support can make a world of difference.
doula • postpartum doula • what is a doula • dona international • pregnancy and postpartum
May is International Doula Month. A postpartum doula acts as a knowledgeable companion for the new mom and her family, and her support can make a world of difference.
doula • postpartum doula • what is a doula • dona international • pregnancy and postpartum
Waterbirth and Hydrotherapy
More mothers today are seeking options to labor and give birth in water. Benefits include improved pain relief and decreased tearing.
waterbirth • hydrotherapy • places of birth • labor • pain relief
More mothers today are seeking options to labor and give birth in water. Benefits include improved pain relief and decreased tearing.
waterbirth • hydrotherapy • places of birth • labor • pain relief
Birth Options for New Mothers
It is important for pregnant moms to understand their birthing options and be prepared for this important occasion.
birth options • child birth preparation • birthing options • pregnancy class • lamaze
It is important for pregnant moms to understand their birthing options and be prepared for this important occasion.
birth options • child birth preparation • birthing options • pregnancy class • lamaze
Epidural Anesthesia Side Effects
Epidurals can provide relief during labor. The use of this technique can also have potentially serious side effects. Determine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
epidurals • natural childbirth • pregnant women • birthing experience • side effects of epidural
Epidurals can provide relief during labor. The use of this technique can also have potentially serious side effects. Determine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
epidurals • natural childbirth • pregnant women • birthing experience • side effects of epidural
Part Two-The Ten Steps to being a Mother-Friendly Hospital
To receive CIMS designation as "mother-friendly," a hospital, birth center, or home birth service must carry out our philosophical principles by fulfilling the Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care. Read more about what it takes to become "mother friendly".
childbirth • pregnancy
To receive CIMS designation as "mother-friendly," a hospital, birth center, or home birth service must carry out our philosophical principles by fulfilling the Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care. Read more about what it takes to become "mother friendly".
childbirth • pregnancy
Preparing for Birth: Perineal Massage
Perineal massage can help protect you from tearing during birth. Read more about what the research says about this practice and exactly how it is done.
perineal • massage • birth • childbirth • pregnancy
Perineal massage can help protect you from tearing during birth. Read more about what the research says about this practice and exactly how it is done.
perineal • massage • birth • childbirth • pregnancy
Review – The Mother of All Pregnancy Books
This resource-packed handbook provides comprehensive, down-to-earth information in a unique format and covers everything from pre-conception to life after delivery.
the mother of all pregnancy books • ann douglas • pregnancy handbook • pregnancy manual • manual for mothers-to-be
This resource-packed handbook provides comprehensive, down-to-earth information in a unique format and covers everything from pre-conception to life after delivery.
the mother of all pregnancy books • ann douglas • pregnancy handbook • pregnancy manual • manual for mothers-to-be
What is labour really like?
It's time to shift paradigms and recognize labour for what it is - a powerful journey towards life.
pregnancy • labour • labor • delivery • homebirth
It's time to shift paradigms and recognize labour for what it is - a powerful journey towards life.
pregnancy • labour • labor • delivery • homebirth
Midwives in the United States
It is helpful to understand the different types of midwives practicing in the U.S. in order to choose one who best fits your needs.
midwives united states • certified nurse midwives • lay midwives • different types midwives u.s. • certified professional midwives
It is helpful to understand the different types of midwives practicing in the U.S. in order to choose one who best fits your needs.
midwives united states • certified nurse midwives • lay midwives • different types midwives u.s. • certified professional midwives
Postpartum Checkups
After giving birth, your doctor will likely want to see you on a weekly basis for the first six weeks postpartum to assess your recovery and your baby's development.
postpartum checkup • postpartum depression • postpartum contraception • postpartum ovulation • six weeks postpartum
After giving birth, your doctor will likely want to see you on a weekly basis for the first six weeks postpartum to assess your recovery and your baby's development.
postpartum checkup • postpartum depression • postpartum contraception • postpartum ovulation • six weeks postpartum
Pregnancy and Child Birth Support
Pregnancy and life with a newborn brings about many changes in a woman's life. It can be exhilarating, scary or joyful. Share these experiences with others.
pregnancy • birth • newborns • infants • chat rooms
Pregnancy and life with a newborn brings about many changes in a woman's life. It can be exhilarating, scary or joyful. Share these experiences with others.
pregnancy • birth • newborns • infants • chat rooms
The Birth House by Ami McKay
Best-selling novel of midwifery versus medical science in 1918. The Birth House is brimming with fascinating facts and little know gems about childbirth practices.
the birth house • ami mckay • story of childbirth practices • midwifery • medical intervention in childbirth
Best-selling novel of midwifery versus medical science in 1918. The Birth House is brimming with fascinating facts and little know gems about childbirth practices.
the birth house • ami mckay • story of childbirth practices • midwifery • medical intervention in childbirth
The Business of Being Born: Review
An eye-opening childbirth video that looks at birth options in America, and encourages women to question the move away from midwives, natural delivery and home birth.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
An eye-opening childbirth video that looks at birth options in America, and encourages women to question the move away from midwives, natural delivery and home birth.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
"When will I be Normal?" The Physical Changes of Post-Partum
There are many physical changes in the days and weeks following childbirth. Here's a summary of what to expect.
postpartum • changes • physical changes • post-partum
There are many physical changes in the days and weeks following childbirth. Here's a summary of what to expect.
postpartum • changes • physical changes • post-partum
Is Homebirth Safe?
Medical experts disagree about whether homebirth carries more risk than giving birth within a hospital setting. Studies show that complications happen in either place.
homebirth safety • medical advances in health care • risks of hospital births • hospital-acquired infections • hai's
Medical experts disagree about whether homebirth carries more risk than giving birth within a hospital setting. Studies show that complications happen in either place.
homebirth safety • medical advances in health care • risks of hospital births • hospital-acquired infections • hai's
Online Class for Childbirth
As you approach your due date, you may have a number of pregnancy discomforts. Are you familiar with labor terminology? Here is more to help you prepare for birth.
childbirth class • pregnancy discomforts • preterm labor • third trimester • pregnancy exercise
As you approach your due date, you may have a number of pregnancy discomforts. Are you familiar with labor terminology? Here is more to help you prepare for birth.
childbirth class • pregnancy discomforts • preterm labor • third trimester • pregnancy exercise
There's No Place Like Home...To Have a Baby
Why this time will be a homebirth.
home birth • homebirth • birthing • homebirthing • natural birth
Why this time will be a homebirth.
home birth • homebirth • birthing • homebirthing • natural birth
Epidural Risks
While epidurals generally give excellent pain relief during birth, there are several disadvantages to getting one which can affect both mother and baby.
risks of epidurals • pros and cons epidural anesthesia • epidural pain relief • epidurals additional interventions • epidural effects newborn
While epidurals generally give excellent pain relief during birth, there are several disadvantages to getting one which can affect both mother and baby.
risks of epidurals • pros and cons epidural anesthesia • epidural pain relief • epidurals additional interventions • epidural effects newborn
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