Articles related to "Natural Birth"



A Home Waterbirth
The story of Calvin's birth. Born December 16, 1998.
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Baby too Big?
Is having a big baby a good reason for inducing labor or having a cesarean? Can you deliver a large baby without risk to the baby?
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Birth Information for Moms Wanting Natural Birth
Many women hope for a natural labor and delivery . here is birth information that can help them experience a natural child birth and enjoy the miracle along the way.
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Black Cohosh Use in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Black cohosh has some risks, but it is generally considered to be a safe, effective herbal medicine when used with caution in pregnancy and childbirth.
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Born into Her Daddy's Hands
The birth story of my daughter, Eva, born May 17, 2001.
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Is this Labour?
Nearly every woman questions whether or not she is actually in labour. What are the signs of labour and how are these distinguished from 'false labour'?
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My Own Journey into Motherhood - 2
Part 2 of this Contributing Editor's own Motherhood path.
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Natural Birth Control Methods
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
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Natural Birth vs. Medicated Birth
The benefits of natural childbirth are numerous. There can be situations, however, when mothers can benefit from pain medication. How do you decide?
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Secondary Fertility Signs
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
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There's No Place Like Home...To Have a Baby
Why this time will be a homebirth.
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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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The Business of Being Born
Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's documentary about birth is a valuable resource for all expectant parents. Learn the truth about hospital birth and home birth safety.
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Billings Ovulation Method
A summary of the Billings Ovulation Method, its rules for observing and charting cervical mucus, avoiding pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and whether or not this method might be right for you!
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Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
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Charting Your Fertility Signs: Basal Body Temperature
Simple, clear instructions for charting your basal body temperature, the first primary fertility sign. Includes a sample chart, plus links to charts you can download.
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Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Position
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
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Emotions and Choices in Miscarriage
My personal experiences with two late miscarriages, the first one resulting in a D&C at the hospital and the most recent one unassisted at home.
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Feminism and Natural Family Planning
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
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Getting the Men Involved
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
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How to Have a Painless Labor and Childbirth
Whether a woman uses a tried natural birth method or arrives at her own unique approach, any woman can experience a painless, joyful childbirth.
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Lunaception, Part 1
Join Louise Lacey as she searches for a natural way to avoid conception, discovers the power of moonlight, feels the rhythm of the universe. . .and a whole lot more!
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NFP Success Story #2: Living with PCOS
The second in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. This month, Laurie shares how nfp techniques, along with medical intervention, help her live with the challenges of PCOS.
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NFP Success Story #4: Catholic Commitment
The story of one Catholic couple's commitment to NFP and the spiritual, physical, and marital benefits they've experienced in their practice. The fourth in our series of success stories.
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Nutrition and Your Fertility
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
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Reproductive Rights in a Catholic Country
Reproductive rights advocates in the Philippines continue to question the Catholic Church's stand against artificial birth control.
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Sophie's Birth Story
My fourth birth, my first homebirth, with my three children present and my husband delivering the baby.
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Considering Vaginal Birth after C-Section
Pregnant women who want a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) instead of another cesarean section need to know VBAC risks and benefits, and choose a supportive OB/GYN.
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Midwives in Canada
In Canada, a midwife provides professional prenatal care to low risk women, attends labour and birth, and cares for the mother and baby for six weeks postpartum.
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Resources for Women After a Traumatic Birth
A difficult birth experience can contribute to post-partum depression or cause post-natal post-traumatic stress disorder. These resources may help the healing process.
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Taking Charge: Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Lists and describes different forms of birth control currently available.
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Toni Weschler's Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Taking Charge of Your Fertility offers the reader great insight on women's reproductive health issues and the fertility awareness method.
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What is Freebirthing?
Freebirthing is a trend of non-medical birthing without the guidance of a midwife, OB-GYN, or other medical professional. Many moms also forgo formal prenatal care.
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Bohjalian's Midwives – Birth, Death, and Magic
Chris Bohjalian's Midwives explores the trial of a midwife charged for murder for performing an emergency homemade Caesarean section on a woman she believed was dead.
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Labor and Birth Made Easy
Being active during pregnancy is essential preparation for giving birth and helps mothers manage pain during labor.
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Prenatal Classes
Prenatal (or antenatal) classes educate you on life with your new baby. An array of topics are covered and prepares parents for what lies ahead. Knowledge is power.
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Birth Control - What's out there?
A compilation of available birth control options, with brief descriptions.
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High Praises For TCOYF
A bit of a book review combined with a bit of a story. One book that you must read!
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How to Have a Natural Childbirth
Are you considering a natural childbirth? Here is the complete series of articles on ways to avoid unnecessary interventions and have a natural childbirth.
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Preparing for Birth
This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.
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Preparing for a Natural Childbirth
Giving birth without drugs or surgery is less common than using an epidural or cesarean, but with preparation and confidence it is achievable for most women.
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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.
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What Does Natural Labor and Delivery Feel Like?
Whether to get an epidural during labor and delivery is one question on most pregnant women's minds. Here's birth information that can help with the choice.
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Hypnobirthing-What's It All About?
A unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth, enhanced by hypnosis techniques, providing the missing link, that allows women to call upon their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing in the way that most mirrors nature.
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Approaching Fertility Naturally
In the twenty-first century the term “infertility” is very prevalent. In the modern countries of the world, there are more women now than ever facing infertility problems (the inability to conceive).
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Extended Breastfeeding
Many women are choosing to breastfeed their toddlers. Here's why.
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Vitex: The Woman's Herb
Vitex or Chaste Tree Berry is an excellent herb in aiding women with fertility problems.
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Attachment Parenting- Raising a Natural Child
Introduced into the mainstream by Dr. William Sears, and centered around natural child-rearing methods, Attachment Parenting is a growing trend among today's new parents.
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Birth Options for New Mothers
It is important for pregnant moms to understand their birthing options and be prepared for this important occasion.
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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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