Articles related to "Fetal Monitoring"
Most Commonly Used Forms Of Fetal Monitoring In The Labor Room
It is important to know about the different forms of Fetal Monitoring available, before labor begins.
It is important to know about the different forms of Fetal Monitoring available, before labor begins.
Why are Cesareans Increasing?
From widespread use of electronic fetal monitors to liability issues, many experts believe that there are multiple causes of the cesarean rate increase.
cesarean rate • increase • electronic fetal monitoring • inductions • factors
From widespread use of electronic fetal monitors to liability issues, many experts believe that there are multiple causes of the cesarean rate increase.
cesarean rate • increase • electronic fetal monitoring • inductions • factors
Caesarean Prevention: Is It Possible?
With the rate of Caesarean Sections on the rise, it is important for expectant mothers to know that there are ways of preventing one.
pregnancy • birth • labor • delivery
With the rate of Caesarean Sections on the rise, it is important for expectant mothers to know that there are ways of preventing one.
pregnancy • birth • labor • delivery
Are Inductions more painful?
Some mothers report more pain with inductions. Is there proof that contractions from inductions actually hurt more?
induction • pitocin • oxytocin • pain • labor
Some mothers report more pain with inductions. Is there proof that contractions from inductions actually hurt more?
induction • pitocin • oxytocin • pain • labor
Fetal Monitoring During Labor
Fetal Monitoring is one way to check to see how well your baby is doing during labor and birth. Types of monitoring can vary so find out more about your options.
fetal monitoring • ultrasound • doptone • hydrotherapy • midwife
Fetal Monitoring is one way to check to see how well your baby is doing during labor and birth. Types of monitoring can vary so find out more about your options.
fetal monitoring • ultrasound • doptone • hydrotherapy • midwife
Monitoring Your Baby During Labor
All caregivers from homebirth midwives to high-risk obstetricians will need to assess the baby's well-being by using some type of fetal monitor.
fetal monitoring • telemetry • external monitor • internal monitor • ultrasound
All caregivers from homebirth midwives to high-risk obstetricians will need to assess the baby's well-being by using some type of fetal monitor.
fetal monitoring • telemetry • external monitor • internal monitor • ultrasound
Reading Electronic Fetal Monitors
Professionals depend on Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) at the bedside of laboring women in hospitals everywhere. But anyone can make sense of the numbers and graphs.
birth risks • delivery • labor contractions • labor pains • pregnancy labor
Professionals depend on Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) at the bedside of laboring women in hospitals everywhere. But anyone can make sense of the numbers and graphs.
birth risks • delivery • labor contractions • labor pains • pregnancy labor
Monitoring Devices Lower Risk of Stillbirths
Experiencing a pregnancy loss or a stillbirth is devastating; especially when there were no signs that something was wrong during the pregnancy.
pregnancy losses • stillbirth • prevent stillbirths • help prevent stillbirths • fetal monitoring device
Experiencing a pregnancy loss or a stillbirth is devastating; especially when there were no signs that something was wrong during the pregnancy.
pregnancy losses • stillbirth • prevent stillbirths • help prevent stillbirths • fetal monitoring device
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
Preparing For Pregnancy: Childbirth Options
It may not seem logical to decide before conception even occurs whether or not you want to give birth at home or at a hospital, but depending on your decision, the amount of finances it will take and your insurance, deciding right now is perfectly fine. You can never be too prepared for your pregnancy even before it happens. Here’s some food for thought…
pregnancy • childbirth • hospital • home • birthing center
It may not seem logical to decide before conception even occurs whether or not you want to give birth at home or at a hospital, but depending on your decision, the amount of finances it will take and your insurance, deciding right now is perfectly fine. You can never be too prepared for your pregnancy even before it happens. Here’s some food for thought…
pregnancy • childbirth • hospital • home • birthing center
Avoid a Caesarian Section
While there are no guarantees in birth, there are things you can do before and during labor to help avoid a C-section.
avoid caesarian section • ensure vaginal birth • avoid c-section • avoid surgical birth • choose doctor or midwife
While there are no guarantees in birth, there are things you can do before and during labor to help avoid a C-section.
avoid caesarian section • ensure vaginal birth • avoid c-section • avoid surgical birth • choose doctor or midwife
Labor & Delivery: My Personal Experience
I apologize for the delay in this article...my internet connection was down. This particular article is my own personal experience with a very difficult and complicated delivery.
labor • delivery • contractions • doctors • baby
I apologize for the delay in this article...my internet connection was down. This particular article is my own personal experience with a very difficult and complicated delivery.
labor • delivery • contractions • doctors • baby
Coping With Stillbirth - One Woman's Story
One woman's story, (a friend of mine) of her still birth and how she coped.
stillbirth • placental abruption • infant loss
One woman's story, (a friend of mine) of her still birth and how she coped.
stillbirth • placental abruption • infant loss
The Facts about Cesarean and VBAC
One of the most talked-about topics in childbirth circles today is the skyrocketing cesarean rate in the US. Learn as much as possible about cesareans and VBAC.
cesarean • vbac • breech • vaginal • rate
One of the most talked-about topics in childbirth circles today is the skyrocketing cesarean rate in the US. Learn as much as possible about cesareans and VBAC.
cesarean • vbac • breech • vaginal • rate
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
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
Taking Methadone During Pregnancy
Methadone is prescribed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opiates. It's use has unique ramifications during pregnancy.
methadone in pregnancy • drug addicted babies • methadone maintenance therapy • drug addiction • methadone addiction
Methadone is prescribed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opiates. It's use has unique ramifications during pregnancy.
methadone in pregnancy • drug addicted babies • methadone maintenance therapy • drug addiction • methadone addiction
Using Stadol as Labor Pain Relief
Narcotics can provide rest and relaxation to mothers in labor. However, narcotics can also affect the mother and the baby. Find out what you need to know.
stadol • narcotics • pain relief techniques • iv • pain medications
Narcotics can provide rest and relaxation to mothers in labor. However, narcotics can also affect the mother and the baby. Find out what you need to know.
stadol • narcotics • pain relief techniques • iv • pain medications
Being Induced or Waiting for Labor to Start
The number of labor inductions are on the rise today despite increasing evidence that they increase the number of cesareans and complications for the baby.
being induced • waiting for labor to start • going into labor on your own • increase cesareans • labor inductions
The number of labor inductions are on the rise today despite increasing evidence that they increase the number of cesareans and complications for the baby.
being induced • waiting for labor to start • going into labor on your own • increase cesareans • labor inductions
Cord Accidents and Stillbirth
Dr. Jason Collins of the Pregnancy Institute in Louisiana has spent the last twenty years studying SADS in relation to umbilical cord anomalies...
umbilical cord blood • cord blood bank • high risk pregnancy • umbilical cord • fetal heart
Dr. Jason Collins of the Pregnancy Institute in Louisiana has spent the last twenty years studying SADS in relation to umbilical cord anomalies...
umbilical cord blood • cord blood bank • high risk pregnancy • umbilical cord • fetal heart
Cytotec: From Ulcers To Inductions: A Deadly Evolvment
Misoprostol (Cytotec), a drug originally created by G.D. Searle & Co. to treat ulcers, has become an increasingly popular, and extremely dangerous method of induction.
cytotec • labor • delivery • vbac • doctor
Misoprostol (Cytotec), a drug originally created by G.D. Searle & Co. to treat ulcers, has become an increasingly popular, and extremely dangerous method of induction.
cytotec • labor • delivery • vbac • doctor
Defining Natural Childbirth
Not everyone agrees on the term "natural childbirth" and what it means. Does it refer to a vaginal birth versus a cesarean? How do you define natural childbirth?
defining natural childbirth • lamaze international • normal birth • normal labor • freedom to move
Not everyone agrees on the term "natural childbirth" and what it means. Does it refer to a vaginal birth versus a cesarean? How do you define natural childbirth?
defining natural childbirth • lamaze international • normal birth • normal labor • freedom to move
External Versions for Breech Babies
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.
external version • breech • turning baby • external cephalic version • ultrasound
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.
external version • breech • turning baby • external cephalic version • ultrasound
Factors that Increase the Cesarean Rate
With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.
cesarean rates • who recommendations • factors increasing cesareans • labor inductions • epidurals
With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.
cesarean rates • who recommendations • factors increasing cesareans • labor inductions • epidurals
Monitoring Fetal Movement to Prevent Stillborns
Research on Norwegian women indicates that those who received information on how to monitor fetal movements were less likely to have a stillborn baby.
decrease stillbirths • prevent stillbirths • monitor fetal movement • monitor fetal activity • count baby kicks
Research on Norwegian women indicates that those who received information on how to monitor fetal movements were less likely to have a stillborn baby.
decrease stillbirths • prevent stillbirths • monitor fetal movement • monitor fetal activity • count baby kicks
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
Reducing the Cesarean Rate
The cesarean rate in this country is at an all-time high. What are ways that you can help to reduce your own chances of having a cesarean?
cesarean rate • vbac • labor • statistics • target
The cesarean rate in this country is at an all-time high. What are ways that you can help to reduce your own chances of having a cesarean?
cesarean rate • vbac • labor • statistics • target
Study Shows Nurse-Midwives a Better Option for Pregnant Women
Many hospitals subject pregnant women to unnecessary hi-tech medical intervention when they give birth, and ignore the benefits offered by certified nurse-midwives. Read more about how a nurse midwife is the best option for most pregnant women.
pregnant • pregnancy • nurse • midwife • birth
Many hospitals subject pregnant women to unnecessary hi-tech medical intervention when they give birth, and ignore the benefits offered by certified nurse-midwives. Read more about how a nurse midwife is the best option for most pregnant women.
pregnant • pregnancy • nurse • midwife • birth
Taking Measures To Achieve Comfort During Labor
Laboring is a painful process, but there are methods of easing the pain, and making it easier.
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth • childbirth
Laboring is a painful process, but there are methods of easing the pain, and making it easier.
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth • childbirth
Top Questions to ask about Your Place of Birth
The majority of mothers give birth in hospitals today in the United States and Canada. Options from tubs to mobility and eating can vary in many places of birth.
place of birth • hospital • support people • siblings • monitoring
The majority of mothers give birth in hospitals today in the United States and Canada. Options from tubs to mobility and eating can vary in many places of birth.
place of birth • hospital • support people • siblings • monitoring
Walking During Labor
Today many mothers have their movement restricted in labor due to fetal monitoring and medication use. Research shows that walking can shorten the first stage of labor.
walking during labor • epidurals • reduced pain • baby descending into pelvis • shortens labor
Today many mothers have their movement restricted in labor due to fetal monitoring and medication use. Research shows that walking can shorten the first stage of labor.
walking during labor • epidurals • reduced pain • baby descending into pelvis • shortens labor
Birth Injury and How to Prevent It
Birth injury, or birth trauma, is on the minds of many expectant moms. Fortunately, nearly half of all birth injuries are preventable. Here's info every mom should know.
birth injury • birth trauma • labor and delivery • birth information • birth injuries
Birth injury, or birth trauma, is on the minds of many expectant moms. Fortunately, nearly half of all birth injuries are preventable. Here's info every mom should know.
birth injury • birth trauma • labor and delivery • birth information • birth injuries
Bittersweet Beginnings
Whelping dogs can be rewarding - and heartbreaking.
dogs • puppies • whelping • c-section
Whelping dogs can be rewarding - and heartbreaking.
dogs • puppies • whelping • c-section
Childbirth Class - Cesarean Birth
In our online class series, class four consists of learning more about the medical aspects of labor as well as what you can do to naturally induce labor.
online childbirth class • cesarean • labor inductions • naturally inducing labor • questions to ask
In our online class series, class four consists of learning more about the medical aspects of labor as well as what you can do to naturally induce labor.
online childbirth class • cesarean • labor inductions • naturally inducing labor • questions to ask
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
Five Reasons to Have a Homebirth
Some of the benefits of choosing a home birth are an intervention-free birth, quicker labor, easier recovery and a great start to breastfeeding.
reasons to have a home birth • having baby at home positive experience • benefits of home birth • home birth is safe • avoid interventions pain medication during labor
Some of the benefits of choosing a home birth are an intervention-free birth, quicker labor, easier recovery and a great start to breastfeeding.
reasons to have a home birth • having baby at home positive experience • benefits of home birth • home birth is safe • avoid interventions pain medication during labor
Pregnancy and Graves' disease
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
graves • disease • hyperthyroidism • pregnancy • autoimmune
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
graves • disease • hyperthyroidism • pregnancy • autoimmune
Unnatural Births
The medical profession might cheat you and your baby out of a miraculous and empowering experience. Avoiding unnecessary interventions might be harder than you think in a hospital/medical setting. How to have the birth experience you and your baby deserve.
birth • homebirth • hospital • birthing • pregnancy
The medical profession might cheat you and your baby out of a miraculous and empowering experience. Avoiding unnecessary interventions might be harder than you think in a hospital/medical setting. How to have the birth experience you and your baby deserve.
birth • homebirth • hospital • birthing • pregnancy
Vaginal Bleeding in Late Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding after the 20th week of gestation is associated with increased risks for both mother and infant; early detection of its cause can mitigate complications.
causes of vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy • placenta previa as a cause of late trimester vagin • placental abruption as a cause of late trimester v • vasa previa as a cause of late trimester vaginal b • risk factors for placenta previa
Vaginal bleeding after the 20th week of gestation is associated with increased risks for both mother and infant; early detection of its cause can mitigate complications.
causes of vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy • placenta previa as a cause of late trimester vagin • placental abruption as a cause of late trimester v • vasa previa as a cause of late trimester vaginal b • risk factors for placenta previa
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
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
Born Too Soon: T.J.'s Story
The story of our son, born at 29 weeks gestational, 2 1/2 months before his due date.
premature birth • preemies • nicu • rsv
The story of our son, born at 29 weeks gestational, 2 1/2 months before his due date.
premature birth • preemies • nicu • rsv
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Every pregnant woman should know the signs and symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension and how to possibly prevent it.
pregnancy • induced • hypertension • birth • high
Every pregnant woman should know the signs and symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension and how to possibly prevent it.
pregnancy • induced • hypertension • birth • high
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
Soak your labor worries away
Many women in labor find that being in water helps them relax and helps relieve pain. Some also prefer to stay in the water for their baby's birth. Learn more about how laboring in water can help you have a more comforting experience.
water therapy • labour • water birth • waterbirth
Many women in labor find that being in water helps them relax and helps relieve pain. Some also prefer to stay in the water for their baby's birth. Learn more about how laboring in water can help you have a more comforting experience.
water therapy • labour • water birth • waterbirth
Fetal Umbilical Cord Problems
Umbilical cord problems, such as knots, in pregnancy can cause a lot of stress for moms-to-be, but they usually resolve themselves over the course of the pregnancy
umbilical cord problems • umbilical cord accidents • pregnancy umbilical cord • umbilical cord around the neck • wrapped around the neck
Umbilical cord problems, such as knots, in pregnancy can cause a lot of stress for moms-to-be, but they usually resolve themselves over the course of the pregnancy
umbilical cord problems • umbilical cord accidents • pregnancy umbilical cord • umbilical cord around the neck • wrapped around the neck
Magic Surgery and the Formation of the Inner World
This article discusses programming and the creation of internal worlds in the survivor from the perspective of a Christian therapist who has worked with many survivors.
cult • ritual • abuse • survivor • illuminati
This article discusses programming and the creation of internal worlds in the survivor from the perspective of a Christian therapist who has worked with many survivors.
cult • ritual • abuse • survivor • illuminati
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