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How Soon Can I have an Epidural?
Many mothers are concerned about not getting pain medication when they need it during labor. The best window for pain medication is often in active labor.
epidural • pain medication • active labor • labor contractions • hospital
Many mothers are concerned about not getting pain medication when they need it during labor. The best window for pain medication is often in active labor.
epidural • pain medication • active labor • labor contractions • hospital
Caesarean Sections: How & Why They Are Done
The rate of caesarean sections are on the rise. It is important for all pregnant women to prepare themselves for the risks of a possible caesarean section.
caesarean • section • mother • operation • recovery
The rate of caesarean sections are on the rise. It is important for all pregnant women to prepare themselves for the risks of a possible caesarean section.
caesarean • section • mother • operation • recovery
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services-Part One
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs. In part one of a series of articles on the CIMS, read about their mission and philosophy for improving maternity care.
maternity care • birth • pregnancy • interventions • episiotomy
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs. In part one of a series of articles on the CIMS, read about their mission and philosophy for improving maternity care.
maternity care • birth • pregnancy • interventions • episiotomy
Comfort Measures and Epidurals
Epidurals typically do not remove all of the mother's pain. There also may a delay in getting medication. Other comfort measures are needed to fill in the gap.
comfort measures • epidural • pain relief techniques • childbirth class • pregnancy books
Epidurals typically do not remove all of the mother's pain. There also may a delay in getting medication. Other comfort measures are needed to fill in the gap.
comfort measures • epidural • pain relief techniques • childbirth class • pregnancy books
Concerns over the Safety of Waterbirth
When deciding to give birth without pain medication, waterbirth became a natural alternative. Read responses to many of the common concerns about waterbirth.
pregnancy • waterbirth • labour • labor • delivery
When deciding to give birth without pain medication, waterbirth became a natural alternative. Read responses to many of the common concerns about waterbirth.
pregnancy • waterbirth • labour • labor • delivery
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, and subarachnoid hemorrhages are types of bleeding that require urgent attention.
intracranial hemorrhage • intracranial bleeding • epidural hematoma • subdural hematoma • subarachnoid hemorrhage
Epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, and subarachnoid hemorrhages are types of bleeding that require urgent attention.
intracranial hemorrhage • intracranial bleeding • epidural hematoma • subdural hematoma • subarachnoid hemorrhage
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
Labor & Delivery: Your Pain, Your Choices
You have many options during your pregnancy, one of the most important being your choice of pain management during your delivery. This article outlines some of the different pain medications available and their advantages and disadvantages.
labor • epidural • pain • medication • delivery
You have many options during your pregnancy, one of the most important being your choice of pain management during your delivery. This article outlines some of the different pain medications available and their advantages and disadvantages.
labor • epidural • pain • medication • delivery
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
Questions to Ask Your Provider
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
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
What is Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth?
How has pregnancy and childbirth - the most natural events - become medical wonders... instead of miracles?
pregnancy • labour • labour • birth • childbirth
How has pregnancy and childbirth - the most natural events - become medical wonders... instead of miracles?
pregnancy • labour • labour • birth • childbirth
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.
pregnancy • pregnant • homebirth • home birth • epidural
After visiting a hospital, the thoughts of homebirth became even more inviting. Why this option was just right for me.
pregnancy • pregnant • homebirth • home birth • epidural
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
Can a labor epidural increase your risk of a cesarean birth?
Epidural anesthesia comes with risks and benefits. Read more about this review of a new study on how epidurals can increase your risk of having a cesarean birth and how to prepare for having birth with an epidural.
Epidural anesthesia comes with risks and benefits. Read more about this review of a new study on how epidurals can increase your risk of having a cesarean birth and how to prepare for having birth with an epidural.
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
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?
epidural analgesia • epidurals • pushing • delayed pushing • medical interventions
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?
epidural analgesia • epidurals • pushing • delayed pushing • medical interventions
IV's During Labor
An intravenous drip (IV) can interfere with mobility and increase swelling. IV's can be helpful to mothers in cases of dehydration. Find out more on IV's.
iv • labor • provider • hydrated • epidural
An intravenous drip (IV) can interfere with mobility and increase swelling. IV's can be helpful to mothers in cases of dehydration. Find out more on IV's.
iv • labor • provider • hydrated • epidural
Medications and Interventions During Labor
Technology has entered the birthing realm and often replaces the normal physiology of labor. Parents need to know the truth about all procedures.
birthing medications • labor intervention • birth monitoring • vacuum extractors • epidural
Technology has entered the birthing realm and often replaces the normal physiology of labor. Parents need to know the truth about all procedures.
birthing medications • labor intervention • birth monitoring • vacuum extractors • epidural
Pain Relief Techniques for Labor
There are numerous pain relief techniques that can be used either with or without pain medication. What are the best comfort measures for labor?
pain relief techniques • comfort measures • ease tension • relaxation • epidural
There are numerous pain relief techniques that can be used either with or without pain medication. What are the best comfort measures for labor?
pain relief techniques • comfort measures • ease tension • relaxation • epidural
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.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
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.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
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