Articles related to "Obstetrician"
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?
midwife • obstetrician • doula • cesarean • postpartum
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?
midwife • obstetrician • doula • cesarean • postpartum
Episiotomy - How to Avoid One
Episiotomies used to be a common practice. Today research shows that there are few if any benefits for episiotomies. What should you do to avoid one?
episiotomy • birth plan • obstetrician • perineal massage • midwife
Episiotomies used to be a common practice. Today research shows that there are few if any benefits for episiotomies. What should you do to avoid one?
episiotomy • birth plan • obstetrician • perineal massage • midwife
Fetal Monitoring During Labor
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.
fetal monitoring • ultrasound • doptone • hydrotherapy • midwife
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.
fetal monitoring • ultrasound • doptone • hydrotherapy • midwife
Perineal Massage
Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as when to start.
perineal massage • episiotomy • midwife • obstetrician • birth plan
Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as when to start.
perineal massage • episiotomy • midwife • obstetrician • birth plan
Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines
Exercise should continue during pregnancy but there are some guidelines women should follow including new recommendations from ACOG. What do you need to know?
pregnancy exercise • first trimester • pregnancy • vaginal bleeding • preterm labor
Exercise should continue during pregnancy but there are some guidelines women should follow including new recommendations from ACOG. What do you need to know?
pregnancy exercise • first trimester • pregnancy • vaginal bleeding • preterm labor
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 16
As you start your fourth month, your baby is beginning to grow hair on her scalp. Find out what you can be doing to prepare for the rest of pregnancy.
pregnancy week by week • leukorrhea • footprints • midwife • obstetrician
As you start your fourth month, your baby is beginning to grow hair on her scalp. Find out what you can be doing to prepare for the rest of pregnancy.
pregnancy week by week • leukorrhea • footprints • midwife • obstetrician
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
Pushing Techniques
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
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
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
Your Doctor's Initials
Doctors have all of these confusing letters squeezed at the end of their titles; what do they mean to you as a patient planning pregnancy or experiencing infertility?
fp • ob/gyn • ob • gyn • re
Doctors have all of these confusing letters squeezed at the end of their titles; what do they mean to you as a patient planning pregnancy or experiencing infertility?
fp • ob/gyn • ob • gyn • re
Birthing Choices Part II: Unassisted Childbirth
Giving Birth Alone. Childbirth without the complications and sometimes dangerous, unecessary interventions of medical professionals. This is truly natural childbirth.
childbirth • pregnancy • birth • unassisted childbirth • pregnancy
Giving Birth Alone. Childbirth without the complications and sometimes dangerous, unecessary interventions of medical professionals. This is truly natural childbirth.
childbirth • pregnancy • birth • unassisted childbirth • pregnancy
Fitness During Pregnancy
Just because you're carrying a baby doesn't mean you can't work out.
exercise during pregnancy • diastasis recti • american college of obstetricians and gynecologist • pregnant women • working out during pregnancy
Just because you're carrying a baby doesn't mean you can't work out.
exercise during pregnancy • diastasis recti • american college of obstetricians and gynecologist • pregnant women • working out during pregnancy
Prenatal Exercise
A look at the body's changes during pregnancy, prenatal exercise benefits and fitness tips for pregnant women.
prenatal exercise programs • prenatal fitness fitness instructor • guidelines • exercise during pregnancy • pregnancy fitness
A look at the body's changes during pregnancy, prenatal exercise benefits and fitness tips for pregnant women.
prenatal exercise programs • prenatal fitness fitness instructor • guidelines • exercise during pregnancy • pregnancy fitness
Exercise and Pregnancy
The many benefits of staying fit during pregnancy.
pregnancy • exercise • fitness • postpartum • obstetrician
The many benefits of staying fit during pregnancy.
pregnancy • exercise • fitness • postpartum • obstetrician
Romantic Babymoon Trips Abroad
Luxury resorts and 5-star hotels are increasingly offering pregnancy packages for baby moon vacations. Prenatal massage treatments are part of these romantic packages.
romantic baby moons babymoons trips abroad getaway • needs expecting couples • north americas ideas one last quiet baby arrives c • international lists hallmarks growing • clarence dublin ireland raffles hamburg germany ba
Luxury resorts and 5-star hotels are increasingly offering pregnancy packages for baby moon vacations. Prenatal massage treatments are part of these romantic packages.
romantic baby moons babymoons trips abroad getaway • needs expecting couples • north americas ideas one last quiet baby arrives c • international lists hallmarks growing • clarence dublin ireland raffles hamburg germany ba