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Unassisted Birth
Unassisted birth is getting attention as more women are seeking a way to have a natural childbirth without excessive, and often unnecessary, intervention.
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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.
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Childbirth Class - Medications
In this class, we look at the medical interventions used during labor and birth and discover when they might be needed.
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Epidurals for Birth
Epidural analgesia often adds other medical interventions into the picture. Are there ways for mothers to use an epidural but avoid some of the pitfalls?
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The Birth Partner: Labor Support
Many husbands, partners or labor support people wonder how to help a laboring woman cope with childbirth. Here is a guidebook for anyone.
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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.
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Unassisted versus Homebirth
Few mothers are choosing homebirth today. Even fewer mothers feel comfortable giving birth without a trained professional present.
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Choosing Place of Birth
The majority of women today choose a hospital as the place to give birth. However there may be advantages for some mothers to give birth outside of a hospital setting.
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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…
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Should You Consider A Home Birth?
The popularity of home births is growing, and with good reason. A home birth offers expectant parents a familiar and warm place to experience the miracle of birth.
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The Truth about Vacuum Deliveries
While vacuum extraction assisted births are common with some medical providers, they do carry risks primarily for the baby.
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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.
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Preparing For Pregnancy: Doctor Or Midwife?
Now is the time to decide who will be your healthcare provider during pregnancy. You will want to visit with this person prior to pregnancy to determine if they will support the kind of pregnancy and birth experience you desire. Even if you choose a midwife, you need to have an OB in mind in case of complications that sometimes arise during pregnancy.
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Understanding Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a common symptom which is experienced by three out of four women in the transitional period of menopause.
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Why I chose a homebirth
After visiting a hospital, the thoughts of homebirth became even more inviting. Why this option was just right for me.
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Evolution of Childbirth (part 2)
A brief look at the evolution of childbirth over the twentieth century.
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The Ketogenic Diet
Some information to get you started learning about the Ketogenic Diet and its use in controlling seizures
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Childbirth Class Series
Six classes in this online course discuss labor, pain management, questions to ask your provider, cesarean birth, breastfeeding and postpartum issues.
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Prevention is the solution
Prevention must not be overlooked as the key component in stopping the spread of AIDS.
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Benefits of Massage During Labor
Using massage to comfort a mother during her labor has been proven to help in many ways. See the benefits of touch for a birthing woman.
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Birth Plan Sample
A sample birth plan can be used as a starting point for parents when writing their own birth plan.
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Boats and Carbon Monoxide CO
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer that can strike any vessel. Learn to recognize and prevent CO poisoning
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Catholic Scandal Affects Acadiana
The growing sex-abuse scandal currently troubling Catholic churches in America has revived anguished memories for Cajuns of Acadiana.
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Choosing the Best Childbirth Class
Parents who are interested in taking a childbirth class need to know what questions to ask the educator before signing up for their childbirth class.
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Dangers of Smoking During Pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy puts an unborn baby at a greater risk of potentially dangerous health problems. There are number of reasons why pregnant women should not smoke.
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Dogs and Dehydration
Without water, dogs can quickly become dehydrated and suffer serious health issues. Learn what to do for dehydration and how to prevent it.
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Doulas In The Delivery Room
Doulas are increasing in popularity, should you hire one?
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Natural Pregnancy Achievement
Natural pregnancy achievement starts with charting your fertility signs, basal body temperature, cervical fluid and cervical position. These three will help you to know when you are about to ovulate, when ovulation happens and will possibly alert you to pregnancy. If you are having problems conceiving, there are many natural cures and remedies out there that are gentle on the body.
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Severe Morning Sickness
While many women experience some nausea throughout their pregnancies, others cope with a more severe form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum.
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Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
Stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Immediate medical treatment may reduce the risk of death or permanent damage.
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Substance Abuse Treatment
Thinking about getting help but not sure what to expect? Here are some of the things that usually take place in Substance Abuse Treatment Centers.
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Almost OCD?
Many people have compulsive rituals which do not necessarily interfere with their lives. They don't have OCD, but they may benefit from applying cognitive-behavior therapy principles.
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Birth Trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a recognised condition that occurs as a result of a traumatic birth experience. Where can a woman go for help and advice?
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Book review: Pregnancy and Childbirth Tips
Thousands of North American women are benefiting from the value of the wisdom and advice offered in the national bestselling book Pregnancy & Childbirth Tips by Childbirth Researcher and author Gail J. Dahl.
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Causes of Chronic Fatigue
Complex health problems like chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia may be caused by nutritional deficiency, allergies, bacteria, low thyroid, environmental toxins or mold.
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Closer To the Grave (An Opinion Piece)
Where is the Humor in Growing Old? A personal opinion piece written in the middle of hormone ciy.
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Darker Shades Of Baby Blue: Post Partum Depression And Beyond
The difference in severity between Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis are defined here.
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Doorway Thoughts
This article reviews the American Geriatrics Society book, Doorway Thoughts: Cross-Cultural Health Care for Older Adults.
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Fascination/Aversion To Death
Discussion of fear of death, fear of living, end of life decisions in mainstream American culture.
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Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre
In 1994 a terrible genocide took place in Rwanda, claiming the lives of over 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
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Help with Neck Pain and Stiffness
Usually caused by contracted muscles, neck pain and stiffness is a common but easily treatable condition.
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Long Labors and What to do?
Labor may last for several days for some mothers. This slower process may be helpful to further ready the mother's body and the baby for active labor.
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Meningitis Basics
The following meningitis articles explain the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, complications, meningitis types, and treatments.
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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?
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Newly Diagnosed with ADD or ADHD
ADD or ADHD is not all bad. There are certain benefits that can be used to your advantage.
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Parents of the Chronically Ill
When a child suffers a life-threatening illness, mom's and dad's health is affected too. But Statistics Canada reports that mothers are more affected than fathers.
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Post Partum Depression: Are You At Risk?
Almost all women will develop the post partum "blues" after giving birth, but an alarming percentage are also at risk for developing post partum depression.
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Scientology
Founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s, scientology has never been universally accepted. Both ridiculed and helped by the comments of Tom Cruise, what can it offer?
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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.
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Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a morphologically diverse - and largely preventable - malignancy. If detected early, it is usually easily treated.
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