Articles related to "Fetal Monitoring"

From widespread use of electronic fetal monitors to liability issues, many experts believe that there are multiple causes of the cesarean rate increase.

Some mothers report more pain with inductions. Is there proof that contractions from inductions actually hurt more?

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.

Experiencing a pregnancy loss or a stillbirth is devastating; especially when there were no signs that something was wrong during the pregnancy.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Methadone is prescribed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opiates. It's use has unique ramifications during pregnancy.

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.

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.

Dr. Jason Collins of the Pregnancy Institute in Louisiana has spent the last twenty years studying SADS in relation to umbilical cord anomalies...

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?

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.

With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.

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

Research on Norwegian women indicates that those who received information on how to monitor fetal movements were less likely to have a stillborn baby.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

While epidurals generally give excellent pain relief during birth, there are several disadvantages to getting one which can affect both mother and baby.

Some of the benefits of choosing a home birth are an intervention-free birth, quicker labor, easier recovery and a great start to breastfeeding.

This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during 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.

Find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, doulas, epidurals and home birth, inductions, labor and more.

Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.