Articles related to "Pitocin"
Induced Labor: Is It More Painful?
Induced labor is a procedure that is becoming more common place in today's hospitals. In this article I describe why an induced labor may be more painful than a normal labor, as well as the steps that are taken to induce labor.
induction • labor • pitocin • mother • delivery
Induced labor is a procedure that is becoming more common place in today's hospitals. In this article I describe why an induced labor may be more painful than a normal labor, as well as the steps that are taken to induce labor.
induction • labor • pitocin • mother • delivery
Are Inductions more painful?
Some mothers report more pain with inductions. Is there proof that contractions from inductions actually hurt more?
induction • pitocin • oxytocin • pain • labor
Some mothers report more pain with inductions. Is there proof that contractions from inductions actually hurt more?
induction • pitocin • oxytocin • pain • labor
What to Expect When You Are Induced
There are many different situations that determine what induced labor will be like for Mom and Baby. Knowing in advance what can happen makes delivery less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • what labor is like • when labor is induced
There are many different situations that determine what induced labor will be like for Mom and Baby. Knowing in advance what can happen makes delivery less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • what labor is like • when labor is induced
What to Expect When You Are Induced
Understanding common standards of practice for induction and pain relief during child birth can make delivery easier and less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • when labor is induced • pitocin
Understanding common standards of practice for induction and pain relief during child birth can make delivery easier and less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • when labor is induced • pitocin
Birth Plan Sample
A sample birth plan can be used as a starting point for parents when writing their own birth plan.
birth plan • medication • doula • pushing • pitocin
A sample birth plan can be used as a starting point for parents when writing their own birth plan.
birth plan • medication • doula • pushing • pitocin
Childbirth Class - Cesarean Birth
In our online class series, class four consists of learning more about the medical aspects of labor as well as what you can do to naturally induce labor.
online childbirth class • cesarean • labor inductions • naturally inducing labor • questions to ask
In our online class series, class four consists of learning more about the medical aspects of labor as well as what you can do to naturally induce labor.
online childbirth class • cesarean • labor inductions • naturally inducing labor • questions to ask
Labor Inductions - Part II
Research shows that not all inductions are done for true medical reasons. Mothers should ask several questions to their provider if an induction is recommended.
labor inductions • medical reason • pitocin • contractions • medical indications
Research shows that not all inductions are done for true medical reasons. Mothers should ask several questions to their provider if an induction is recommended.
labor inductions • medical reason • pitocin • contractions • medical indications
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.
labor • pitocin • hospital • labor inductions • cesarean
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.
labor • pitocin • hospital • labor inductions • cesarean
Pressure Points to Induce Labor
Acupressure has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses. There are points that can stimulate contractions or induce labor.
pressure points • labor inductions • stimulate contractions • acupressure • labor
Acupressure has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses. There are points that can stimulate contractions or induce labor.
pressure points • labor inductions • stimulate contractions • acupressure • labor
Obstetric Interventions and their Effect on Breastfeeding
This article lists the various interventions that are used in childbirth, and how each one can have a direct or indirect effect on the initiation and duration of lactation.
breastfeeding • obstetric interventions • childbirth • breast-feeding • birth practices
This article lists the various interventions that are used in childbirth, and how each one can have a direct or indirect effect on the initiation and duration of lactation.
breastfeeding • obstetric interventions • childbirth • breast-feeding • birth practices
Being Induced or Waiting for Labor to Start
The number of labor inductions are on the rise today despite increasing evidence that they increase the number of cesareans and complications for the baby.
being induced • waiting for labor to start • going into labor on your own • increase cesareans • labor inductions
The number of labor inductions are on the rise today despite increasing evidence that they increase the number of cesareans and complications for the baby.
being induced • waiting for labor to start • going into labor on your own • increase cesareans • labor inductions
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
Has My Water Broken?
Contrary to popular opinion, mothers typically do not have their labor start with their bag of waters breaking. What should you do if your water does break?
water breaking • amniotic fluid • definite sign of labor • group b strep • pitocin
Contrary to popular opinion, mothers typically do not have their labor start with their bag of waters breaking. What should you do if your water does break?
water breaking • amniotic fluid • definite sign of labor • group b strep • pitocin
How to Pack a Labor and Delivery Bag
During the last weeks of pregnancy, expectant moms will start to pack their labor and delivery bags for the hospital. Here's birth information to help gather essentials
pack labor bag • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
During the last weeks of pregnancy, expectant moms will start to pack their labor and delivery bags for the hospital. Here's birth information to help gather essentials
pack labor bag • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
How to Prepare for a Natural Labor and Delivery
During the months leading to labor and delivery, a pregnant woman has time to attend birth classes and plan crucial details . Here's important birth information to help.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • contractions • natural delivery
During the months leading to labor and delivery, a pregnant woman has time to attend birth classes and plan crucial details . Here's important birth information to help.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • contractions • natural delivery
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
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
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
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
Top Reasons to Avoid Induction
Labor induction, whether by natural means or by IV pitocin is very common. If you are thinking about induction, learn when it is better to wait for labor.
avoid induction • natural ways to induce labor • chances of having a cesarean • past your due date • your baby is big
Labor induction, whether by natural means or by IV pitocin is very common. If you are thinking about induction, learn when it is better to wait for labor.
avoid induction • natural ways to induce labor • chances of having a cesarean • past your due date • your baby is big
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
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.
risks of epidurals • pros and cons epidural anesthesia • epidural pain relief • epidurals additional interventions • epidural effects newborn
While epidurals generally give excellent pain relief during birth, there are several disadvantages to getting one which can affect both mother and baby.
risks of epidurals • pros and cons epidural anesthesia • epidural pain relief • epidurals additional interventions • epidural effects newborn
Natural Ways to Get Labor Started
Mothers have been using herbs and home remedies to induce labor since ancient times. Here are some reasonably safe and effective things to try at home.
labor • pitocin • how to bring on labor • caster bean plant • pregnancy labor
Mothers have been using herbs and home remedies to induce labor since ancient times. Here are some reasonably safe and effective things to try at home.
labor • pitocin • how to bring on labor • caster bean plant • pregnancy labor
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
Say No to Labor Inductions
Many mothers believe that being induced to avoid conflict with the holidays is preferred over going into labor on their own. Here are reasons to reconsider an induction.
labor inductions • higher cesarean rates • inductions more painful • epidural too early • inductions restrict movement
Many mothers believe that being induced to avoid conflict with the holidays is preferred over going into labor on their own. Here are reasons to reconsider an induction.
labor inductions • higher cesarean rates • inductions more painful • epidural too early • inductions restrict movement
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
Mercury Toxicity and Asperger Syndrome
This article explores the issue of mercury toxicity and asperger syndrome or autism.
asperger syndrome • autism • mercury
This article explores the issue of mercury toxicity and asperger syndrome or autism.
asperger syndrome • autism • mercury
Factors that Increase the Cesarean Rate
With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.
cesarean rates • who recommendations • factors increasing cesareans • labor inductions • epidurals
With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.
cesarean rates • who recommendations • factors increasing cesareans • labor inductions • epidurals
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
Is Homebirth Safe?
Medical experts disagree about whether homebirth carries more risk than giving birth within a hospital setting. Studies show that complications happen in either place.
homebirth safety • medical advances in health care • risks of hospital births • hospital-acquired infections • hai's
Medical experts disagree about whether homebirth carries more risk than giving birth within a hospital setting. Studies show that complications happen in either place.
homebirth safety • medical advances in health care • risks of hospital births • hospital-acquired infections • hai's
Tired of Being Pregnant!
Though many mothers are tired of being pregnant in late pregnancy, there are several things to consider before you use natural ways to induce labor.
tired of being pregnant • natural ways to induce labor • labor inductions • castor oil • pressure points
Though many mothers are tired of being pregnant in late pregnancy, there are several things to consider before you use natural ways to induce labor.
tired of being pregnant • natural ways to induce labor • labor inductions • castor oil • pressure points
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
Spicy Foods to Induce Labor
Eating spicy food has often been thought to naturally induce labor. Stimulating the mother's digestive system may in fact also stimulate contractions.
induce labor • spicy food • prostaglandins • inductions • contractions
Eating spicy food has often been thought to naturally induce labor. Stimulating the mother's digestive system may in fact also stimulate contractions.
induce labor • spicy food • prostaglandins • inductions • contractions
Doulas In The Delivery Room
Doulas are increasing in popularity, should you hire one?
doulas • pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
Doulas are increasing in popularity, should you hire one?
doulas • pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
Castor Oil to Induce Labor
Using castor oil is an effective way to induce labor. Yet castor oil induction can have negative side effects for some expectant mothers. Find out how to avoid problems.
castor oil • labor induction • prostaglandins • dehydration • stimulate contractions
Using castor oil is an effective way to induce labor. Yet castor oil induction can have negative side effects for some expectant mothers. Find out how to avoid problems.
castor oil • labor induction • prostaglandins • dehydration • stimulate contractions
Cytotec: From Ulcers To Inductions: A Deadly Evolvment
Misoprostol (Cytotec), a drug originally created by G.D. Searle & Co. to treat ulcers, has become an increasingly popular, and extremely dangerous method of induction.
cytotec • labor • delivery • vbac • doctor
Misoprostol (Cytotec), a drug originally created by G.D. Searle & Co. to treat ulcers, has become an increasingly popular, and extremely dangerous method of induction.
cytotec • labor • delivery • vbac • doctor
Does Labor Hurt the Same for All Mothers?
Childbirth is painful, sometimes from the first contraction to the final stage of birth. Labor may not hurt the same depending on some cultural differences and weight.
labor hurt • active phase of labor • asian women • labor less painful • childbirth pain
Childbirth is painful, sometimes from the first contraction to the final stage of birth. Labor may not hurt the same depending on some cultural differences and weight.
labor hurt • active phase of labor • asian women • labor less painful • childbirth pain
Natural Methods of Labor Induction
If the cervix is ripe and the baby is at least 37 weeks gestational age, labor can be induced safely and naturally at home.
natural induction labor • natural methods labor induction • safe induction labor • induce labor at home • induce labor naturally
If the cervix is ripe and the baby is at least 37 weeks gestational age, labor can be induced safely and naturally at home.
natural induction labor • natural methods labor induction • safe induction labor • induce labor at home • induce labor naturally
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 41-2
Mothers who pass Week 40 of pregnancy may be interested in finding ways to naturally induce labor and discuss medical labor induction options with their providers.
pregnancy week by week • week 40+ • due date • labor induction • natural inducing methods
Mothers who pass Week 40 of pregnancy may be interested in finding ways to naturally induce labor and discuss medical labor induction options with their providers.
pregnancy week by week • week 40+ • due date • labor induction • natural inducing methods
Stripping Membranes
New research shows that stripping or sweeping membranes does not induce labor or reduce the mother's chance of going past her due date.
stripping membranes • sweeping membranes • breaking water • start labor • vaginal exam
New research shows that stripping or sweeping membranes does not induce labor or reduce the mother's chance of going past her due date.
stripping membranes • sweeping membranes • breaking water • start labor • vaginal exam
The Truth about Vacuum Deliveries
Complications occur more often with vacuum assisted deliveries. Using midwives, doulas and a variety of pushing positions can reduce the rate of vacuum extractions.
vacuum deliveries • vacuum extraction • vacuum assisted deliveries • safety of vacuum extraction • complications
Complications occur more often with vacuum assisted deliveries. Using midwives, doulas and a variety of pushing positions can reduce the rate of vacuum extractions.
vacuum deliveries • vacuum extraction • vacuum assisted deliveries • safety of vacuum extraction • complications
Top Ten Questions to ask a Doula
Growing numbers of parents today hire birth doulas to assist them through labor and birth. What are the best questions to ask to find out more about her?
doula • interview • questions • birth • certification
Growing numbers of parents today hire birth doulas to assist them through labor and birth. What are the best questions to ask to find out more about her?
doula • interview • questions • birth • certification
Caesarean Prevention: Is It Possible?
With the rate of Caesarean Sections on the rise, it is important for expectant mothers to know that there are ways of preventing one.
pregnancy • birth • labor • delivery
With the rate of Caesarean Sections on the rise, it is important for expectant mothers to know that there are ways of preventing one.
pregnancy • birth • labor • delivery
Is doula care for you?
A Doula "is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth." Learn what to expect from a doula and how a doula can help a woman have a safe and satisfying birth.
doula • labor • birth • labour • prognancy
A Doula "is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth." Learn what to expect from a doula and how a doula can help a woman have a safe and satisfying birth.
doula • labor • birth • labour • prognancy
My Own Journey into Motherhood
Historical background of the contributing editor's own journey into motherhood.
birth • power • childbirth • labour • labor
Historical background of the contributing editor's own journey into motherhood.
birth • power • childbirth • labour • labor
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
Benefits of Choosing a Midwife
Hiring a midwife is no longer a choice just for the "yuppie" couples but makes sense if you want personal and natural care during your pregnancy and labor.
benefits of choosing a midwife • cochrane review • reduce risk of miscarriage • reduce use of epidural • avoid an episiotomy
Hiring a midwife is no longer a choice just for the "yuppie" couples but makes sense if you want personal and natural care during your pregnancy and labor.
benefits of choosing a midwife • cochrane review • reduce risk of miscarriage • reduce use of epidural • avoid an episiotomy
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
Defining Natural Childbirth
Not everyone agrees on the term "natural childbirth" and what it means. Does it refer to a vaginal birth versus a cesarean? How do you define natural childbirth?
defining natural childbirth • lamaze international • normal birth • normal labor • freedom to move
Not everyone agrees on the term "natural childbirth" and what it means. Does it refer to a vaginal birth versus a cesarean? How do you define natural childbirth?
defining natural childbirth • lamaze international • normal birth • normal labor • freedom to move
Doula Support Recommended for Childbirth
Consumers should expect that their place of birth and medical care providers practice evidence-based medicine. What interventions should be avoided and what helps?
evidence-based care • good quality care • hospital births • support by a doula • upright position in second stage
Consumers should expect that their place of birth and medical care providers practice evidence-based medicine. What interventions should be avoided and what helps?
evidence-based care • good quality care • hospital births • support by a doula • upright position in second stage
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