Articles related to "Natural Birth"
A Home Waterbirth
The story of Calvin's birth. Born December 16, 1998.
birth • birth story • birth stories • waterbirth • water birth
The story of Calvin's birth. Born December 16, 1998.
birth • birth story • birth stories • waterbirth • water birth
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?
baby too big • induction • pushing • pelvis • natural birth
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?
baby too big • induction • pushing • pelvis • natural birth
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.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
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.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
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.
black cohosh • natural birth • herbs • pregnancy • 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.
black cohosh • natural birth • herbs • pregnancy • childbirth
Born into Her Daddy's Hands
The birth story of my daughter, Eva, born May 17, 2001.
homebirth • home birth • waterbirth • water birth • unassisted birth
The birth story of my daughter, Eva, born May 17, 2001.
homebirth • home birth • waterbirth • water birth • unassisted birth
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'?
labor • labour • pregnancy • trimester • natural
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'?
labor • labour • pregnancy • trimester • natural
My Own Journey into Motherhood - 2
Part 2 of this Contributing Editor's own Motherhood path.
motherhood • doula • mother • natural • birth
Part 2 of this Contributing Editor's own Motherhood path.
motherhood • doula • mother • natural • birth
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.
nfp • natural family planning • fertility based birth control methods • birth control • natural birth control
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
nfp • natural family planning • fertility based birth control methods • birth control • natural birth control
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?
natural childbirth • benefits of natural childbirth • medicated birth • epidurals • medication
The benefits of natural childbirth are numerous. There can be situations, however, when mothers can benefit from pain medication. How do you decide?
natural childbirth • benefits of natural childbirth • medicated birth • epidurals • medication
Secondary Fertility Signs
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
natural family planning • contraception • conception • fertility • birth control
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
natural family planning • contraception • conception • fertility • birth control
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
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.
unassisted birth • childbirth • natural childbirth • natural birth • vbac
Unassisted birth is getting attention as more women are seeking a way to have a natural childbirth without excessive, and often unnecessary, intervention.
unassisted birth • childbirth • natural childbirth • natural birth • vbac
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.
the business of being born • ricki lake • abby epstein • home birth • cesarean
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.
the business of being born • ricki lake • abby epstein • home birth • cesarean
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!
billings ovulation method • billings method • ovulation method • bom • natural family planning
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!
billings ovulation method • billings method • ovulation method • bom • natural family planning
Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
breastfeeding • lactation • lam • lactational amenorrhea method • natural family planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
breastfeeding • lactation • lam • lactational amenorrhea method • natural family planning
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.
natural family planning • natural birth control • fertility awareness method • basal body temperature • waking 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.
natural family planning • natural birth control • fertility awareness method • basal body temperature • waking temperature
Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Position
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
cervix • cervical postion • natural family planning • natural birth control • birth control
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
cervix • cervical postion • natural family planning • natural birth control • birth control
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.
miscarriage • pregnancy loss • prenatal loss • pregnancy • bleeding in pregnancy
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.
miscarriage • pregnancy loss • prenatal loss • pregnancy • bleeding in pregnancy
Feminism and Natural Family Planning
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
natural family planning • nfp • feminism and natural family planning • feminism • ecofeminism
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
natural family planning • nfp • feminism and natural family planning • feminism • ecofeminism
Getting the Men Involved
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
natural family planning • family planning • fertility awareness method • fam • fertility
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
natural family planning • family planning • fertility awareness method • fam • fertility
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.
natural childbirth • natural birth • painless childbirth • painless labor • natural labor techniques
Whether a woman uses a tried natural birth method or arrives at her own unique approach, any woman can experience a painless, joyful childbirth.
natural childbirth • natural birth • painless childbirth • painless labor • natural labor techniques
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!
lunaception • moon cycles • natural family planning • nfp • rhythm method
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!
lunaception • moon cycles • natural family planning • nfp • rhythm method
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.
pcos • pcod • polycystic ovarian syndrome • polycystic ovarian disease • polycystic ovaries
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.
pcos • pcod • polycystic ovarian syndrome • polycystic ovarian disease • polycystic ovaries
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.
natural family planning • nfp • fam • fertility awareness method • humanae vitae
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.
natural family planning • nfp • fam • fertility awareness method • humanae vitae
Nutrition and Your Fertility
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
natural family planning • natural family planning and nutrition • nfp • natural birth control • fertility awareness method
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
natural family planning • natural family planning and nutrition • nfp • natural birth control • fertility awareness method
Reproductive Rights in a Catholic Country
Reproductive rights advocates in the Philippines continue to question the Catholic Church's stand against artificial birth control.
artificial birth control • population growth in the philippines • catholic church stand on artificial birth control • poverty and population • population explosion in the philippines
Reproductive rights advocates in the Philippines continue to question the Catholic Church's stand against artificial birth control.
artificial birth control • population growth in the philippines • catholic church stand on artificial birth control • poverty and population • population explosion in the philippines
Sophie's Birth Story
My fourth birth, my first homebirth, with my three children present and my husband delivering the baby.
birth • childbirth • child birth • homebirth • home birth
My fourth birth, my first homebirth, with my three children present and my husband delivering the baby.
birth • childbirth • child birth • homebirth • home birth
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.
choosing vaginal birth after cesarean • risks and benefits of vbac • natural birth after c-section • avoid repeat c-section • do not want cesarean
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.
choosing vaginal birth after cesarean • risks and benefits of vbac • natural birth after c-section • avoid repeat c-section • do not want cesarean
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.
midwives in canada • midwifery care available province • midwife prenatal care • registered midwives canada • reasons to choose midwife
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.
midwives in canada • midwifery care available province • midwife prenatal care • registered midwives canada • reasons to choose midwife
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.
birth trauma • resources traumatic birth • support post-natal depression • books about post-traumatic stress disorder • ptsd and childbirth
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.
birth trauma • resources traumatic birth • support post-natal depression • books about post-traumatic stress disorder • ptsd and childbirth
Taking Charge: Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Lists and describes different forms of birth control currently available.
birth control • contraceptions • contraceptive use • condoms • diaphragm
Lists and describes different forms of birth control currently available.
birth control • contraceptions • contraceptive use • condoms • diaphragm
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.
fertility awareness • tcoyf • taking charge of your fertility • ovulation chart • trying to get pregnant
Taking Charge of Your Fertility offers the reader great insight on women's reproductive health issues and the fertility awareness method.
fertility awareness • tcoyf • taking charge of your fertility • ovulation chart • trying to get pregnant
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.
freebirthing • what is freebirthing • argument against freebirthing • unassisted birth • peaceful birthing
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.
freebirthing • what is freebirthing • argument against freebirthing • unassisted birth • peaceful birthing
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.
chris bohjalian • midwives • home birthing • home birth • natural birth
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.
chris bohjalian • midwives • home birthing • home birth • natural birth
Labor and Birth Made Easy
Being active during pregnancy is essential preparation for giving birth and helps mothers manage pain during labor.
labor • birth • pregnancy • labor pains • labor pain
Being active during pregnancy is essential preparation for giving birth and helps mothers manage pain during labor.
labor • birth • pregnancy • labor pains • labor pain
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.
prenatal classes • labour • normal birth • ceasarean • kangaroo care
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.
prenatal classes • labour • normal birth • ceasarean • kangaroo care
Birth Control - What's out there?
A compilation of available birth control options, with brief descriptions.
birth control • iud • mini pill • condoms • diaphram
A compilation of available birth control options, with brief descriptions.
birth control • iud • mini pill • condoms • diaphram
High Praises For TCOYF
A bit of a book review combined with a bit of a story. One book that you must read!
tcoyf • toni weschler • preconception • infertility • fertility
A bit of a book review combined with a bit of a story. One book that you must read!
tcoyf • toni weschler • preconception • infertility • fertility
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.
natural childbirth • midwife • doula • pain relief techniques • birth plan
Are you considering a natural childbirth? Here is the complete series of articles on ways to avoid unnecessary interventions and have a natural childbirth.
natural childbirth • midwife • doula • pain relief techniques • birth plan
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.
midwife • obstetrician • doula • birth plan • epidural
This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.
midwife • obstetrician • doula • birth plan • epidural
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.
natural childbirth • drug-free childbirth • choosing a birth attendant • natural childbirth education • no epidural
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.
natural childbirth • drug-free childbirth • choosing a birth attendant • natural childbirth education • no epidural
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
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.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
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.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
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.
hypnosis • hypnobirth • childbirth • birth
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.
hypnosis • hypnobirth • childbirth • birth
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).
natural fertility
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).
natural fertility
Extended Breastfeeding
Many women are choosing to breastfeed their toddlers. Here's why.
breastfeeding • extended breastfeeding • extended nursing • extended breast feeding • breast feeding
Many women are choosing to breastfeed their toddlers. Here's why.
breastfeeding • extended breastfeeding • extended nursing • extended breast feeding • breast feeding
Vitex: The Woman's Herb
Vitex or Chaste Tree Berry is an excellent herb in aiding women with fertility problems.
infertiltiy • luteal phase • prolactin • hormones • progesterone
Vitex or Chaste Tree Berry is an excellent herb in aiding women with fertility problems.
infertiltiy • luteal phase • prolactin • hormones • progesterone
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.
attachment parenting • bonding with your child • dr sears • extended breastfeeding • co-sleeping
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.
attachment parenting • bonding with your child • dr sears • extended breastfeeding • co-sleeping
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
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.
pregnancy • 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.
pregnancy • childbirth • tips
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