Articles related to "Vaginal Birth"
Choosing Elective Cesarean
Experts believe that about 1% of mothers choose elective cesarean for their first baby without a medical reason. One reason might be that mothers fear labor pain.
elective cesarean • indicated risk • primary cesarean • vaginal birth • trauma
Experts believe that about 1% of mothers choose elective cesarean for their first baby without a medical reason. One reason might be that mothers fear labor pain.
elective cesarean • indicated risk • primary cesarean • vaginal birth • trauma
The Truth about Cesareans
If you might have heard that cesareans are a safer way to have your baby, think again. New research shows that more mothers have severe complications after a cesarean.
truth about cesareans • myths about cesarean birth • pain of labor • cesarean birth versus vaginal birth • cesareans safer than vaginal birth
If you might have heard that cesareans are a safer way to have your baby, think again. New research shows that more mothers have severe complications after a cesarean.
truth about cesareans • myths about cesarean birth • pain of labor • cesarean birth versus vaginal birth • cesareans safer than vaginal 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
Turning A Breech Baby
If your baby is breech and you want to avoid having a cesarean, there are many ways to learn how to turn a breech baby to head down (vertex).
turn breech baby • massage • vaginal birth • cesarean • vaginal breech
If your baby is breech and you want to avoid having a cesarean, there are many ways to learn how to turn a breech baby to head down (vertex).
turn breech baby • massage • vaginal birth • cesarean • vaginal breech
Vaginal birth creates "needless" pelvic floor disorders?
Women will only agree to cesarean section (CS) if they are convinced it is safe for them and their baby. One of the first efforts of obstetricians promoting CS has been to take the scientific evidence on risks of CS and skew the data until it confesses to what they want it to say.
pregnany • childbirth • cesarean • section • delivery
Women will only agree to cesarean section (CS) if they are convinced it is safe for them and their baby. One of the first efforts of obstetricians promoting CS has been to take the scientific evidence on risks of CS and skew the data until it confesses to what they want it to say.
pregnany • childbirth • cesarean • section • delivery
VBAC Trends in the US
In order to understand why the VBAC rate is lower today, it's important to see what the VBAC history is, what the trends are and where VBAC is headed.
vbac • vbac trends • vaginal birth • study • research
In order to understand why the VBAC rate is lower today, it's important to see what the VBAC history is, what the trends are and where VBAC is headed.
vbac • vbac trends • vaginal birth • study • research
Emergency Cesareans?
Often times, people describe cesareans as "emergencies" when in fact very few cesareans are life-threatening. What are the most common reasons for a cesarean?
cesarean • rate • emergency • elective • scheduled
Often times, people describe cesareans as "emergencies" when in fact very few cesareans are life-threatening. What are the most common reasons for a cesarean?
cesarean • rate • emergency • elective • scheduled
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
How to Have a Successful VBAC
Parents frequently have an uphill battle if they are considering a VBAC today. Knowing your options for labor including out-of-hospital birth locations are helpful.
vbac • cesarean • doula • birth plan • care provider
Parents frequently have an uphill battle if they are considering a VBAC today. Knowing your options for labor including out-of-hospital birth locations are helpful.
vbac • cesarean • doula • birth plan • care provider
Is VBAC safe?
The statistics of successful VBAC's have drastically decreased in the last 10 years. Current research shows the latest about the safety of VBAC vs. repeat cesarean.
safety • vbac • vaginal birth • study • elective repeat cesarean
The statistics of successful VBAC's have drastically decreased in the last 10 years. Current research shows the latest about the safety of VBAC vs. repeat cesarean.
safety • vbac • vaginal birth • study • elective repeat cesarean
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
Labor After You Have Had a Cesarean
VBAC has become a controversial issue today. However, new research on VBACs shows that going into labor on your own can increase your chances of a vaginal birth.
labor • vbac • previous cesarean • spontaneous labor • going into labor on your own
VBAC has become a controversial issue today. However, new research on VBACs shows that going into labor on your own can increase your chances of a vaginal birth.
labor • vbac • previous cesarean • spontaneous labor • going into labor on your own
Avoid a Caesarian Section
While there are no guarantees in birth, there are things you can do before and during labor to help avoid a C-section.
avoid caesarian section • ensure vaginal birth • avoid c-section • avoid surgical birth • choose doctor or midwife
While there are no guarantees in birth, there are things you can do before and during labor to help avoid a C-section.
avoid caesarian section • ensure vaginal birth • avoid c-section • avoid surgical birth • choose doctor or midwife
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
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
Arielle: A VBAC Success
<B>My 3rd pregnancy was a complicated one - with gestational diabetes, preterm labor at 30 weeks, 7 weeks of bedrest, magnesium sulfate and Brethine to stop the contractions. All I could do was hope for one more</B> day...and to top it off I was hoping for a VBAC...
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth • vbac
<B>My 3rd pregnancy was a complicated one - with gestational diabetes, preterm labor at 30 weeks, 7 weeks of bedrest, magnesium sulfate and Brethine to stop the contractions. All I could do was hope for one more</B> day...and to top it off I was hoping for a VBAC...
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth • vbac
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
Breech Births
Breech presentation is a common position for a baby to find himself in during the last few months of pregnancy. In this article I discuss the many options available for both birth, and for encouraging the baby to move into the appropriate birthing position.
breech birth • labor • delivery • pregnancy
Breech presentation is a common position for a baby to find himself in during the last few months of pregnancy. In this article I discuss the many options available for both birth, and for encouraging the baby to move into the appropriate birthing position.
breech birth • labor • delivery • pregnancy
Cervical Incompetence
How a weak cervix can prevent some women from having a family, and what can be done to help you carry a baby to term.
incompetent cervix • weak cervix • miscarriage • termination • vaginosis
How a weak cervix can prevent some women from having a family, and what can be done to help you carry a baby to term.
incompetent cervix • weak cervix • miscarriage • termination • vaginosis
Emotions After Caesareans
I expected to experience the post partum "blues", but the feelings that ran through me went much further than that.
pregnancy • birth • labor • delivery • caesarean section
I expected to experience the post partum "blues", but the feelings that ran through me went much further than that.
pregnancy • birth • labor • delivery • caesarean section
External Versions for Breech Babies
External versions are typically performed around 37 weeks of pregnancy. They have about a 50% or greater chance of turning your breech baby to head down.
external version • breech • turning baby • external cephalic version • ultrasound
External versions are typically performed around 37 weeks of pregnancy. They have about a 50% or greater chance of turning your breech baby to head down.
external version • breech • turning baby • external cephalic version • ultrasound
Guidelines for Labor Induction
Not all care providers or childbirth experts agree on the reasons for labor induction. New guidelines established by ACOG may help but are controversial.
labor induction • suspected large baby • high blood pressure • pregnancy-induced hypertension • indicated risk
Not all care providers or childbirth experts agree on the reasons for labor induction. New guidelines established by ACOG may help but are controversial.
labor induction • suspected large baby • high blood pressure • pregnancy-induced hypertension • indicated risk
Labor Deemed Beneficial for Mothers
Increasingly today mothers are discouraged from a trial of labor and instead encouraged to plan cesareans. Research shows that labor benefits a mother who wants a VBAC.
cesarean rates • labor prior to cesarean • uterine rupture • trial of labor • primary cesarean
Increasingly today mothers are discouraged from a trial of labor and instead encouraged to plan cesareans. Research shows that labor benefits a mother who wants a VBAC.
cesarean rates • labor prior to cesarean • uterine rupture • trial of labor • primary cesarean
Midwives in the United States
It is helpful to understand the different types of midwives practicing in the U.S. in order to choose one who best fits your needs.
midwives united states • certified nurse midwives • lay midwives • different types midwives u.s. • certified professional midwives
It is helpful to understand the different types of midwives practicing in the U.S. in order to choose one who best fits your needs.
midwives united states • certified nurse midwives • lay midwives • different types midwives u.s. • certified professional midwives
Using the Bishop's Score for Labor Success
Labor inductions have become commonplace in many hospital settings, even when there is no indicated risk. Using the Bishop's score helps to evaluate potential success.
bishop's score • readiness for labor • inductions and cesareans • components of bishop's score • dilation
Labor inductions have become commonplace in many hospital settings, even when there is no indicated risk. Using the Bishop's score helps to evaluate potential success.
bishop's score • readiness for labor • inductions and cesareans • components of bishop's score • dilation
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
Childbirth Class 101
With such a wide variety of options, it is important for expectant parents to research the different classes available to them, in order to find one to meet their needs.
labor • birth • delivery • childbirth • pregnancy
With such a wide variety of options, it is important for expectant parents to research the different classes available to them, in order to find one to meet their needs.
labor • birth • delivery • childbirth • pregnancy
The Facts about Cesarean and VBAC
One of the most talked-about topics in childbirth circles today is the skyrocketing cesarean rate in the US. Learn as much as possible about cesareans and VBAC.
cesarean • vbac • breech • vaginal • rate
One of the most talked-about topics in childbirth circles today is the skyrocketing cesarean rate in the US. Learn as much as possible about cesareans and VBAC.
cesarean • vbac • breech • vaginal • rate
Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms: Part Two
In Part One of Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms, I went over some of the basic terminology that you may hear from your doctor during labor. However, there is even more terminology to familiarize yourself with!
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
In Part One of Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms, I went over some of the basic terminology that you may hear from your doctor during labor. However, there is even more terminology to familiarize yourself with!
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
One in Three Women Infertile After Caesarean
Various research shows that as many as one in three women suffer infertility after having caesarean sections that are hyped as routine.
secondary infertility • infertility risk after caesarean section • post birth trauma • blocked fallopian tubes • miscarriage
Various research shows that as many as one in three women suffer infertility after having caesarean sections that are hyped as routine.
secondary infertility • infertility risk after caesarean section • post birth trauma • blocked fallopian tubes • miscarriage
Sexually Transmitted Infection
How sexually transmitted infections are damaging people's fertility and affecting the health of babies. How you can protect yourself.
sexually transmitted infections • infertility • chlamydia • pid • male factor infertility
How sexually transmitted infections are damaging people's fertility and affecting the health of babies. How you can protect yourself.
sexually transmitted infections • infertility • chlamydia • pid • male factor infertility
Single Blastocyst Transfer
New techniques that lessen the risk of multiple pregnancy, especially suited for older women.
ivf that cuts the risk of twins • single blastocyst transfer • ivf and multiple pregnancies • older infertile women • twins and ivf
New techniques that lessen the risk of multiple pregnancy, especially suited for older women.
ivf that cuts the risk of twins • single blastocyst transfer • ivf and multiple pregnancies • older infertile women • twins and ivf
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
Ultrasound and Weight of Your Baby
Ultrasound is used for several purposes during pregnancy including estimating the baby's weight. Controversy remains about the accuracy of ultrasound.
ultrasound • weight estimate • care provider • big baby • confirm pregnancy
Ultrasound is used for several purposes during pregnancy including estimating the baby's weight. Controversy remains about the accuracy of ultrasound.
ultrasound • weight estimate • care provider • big baby • confirm pregnancy
Volunteer Doulas For U.S. Military Families
Eligible women with a deployed partner have the option of applying for a complementary birth doula to support them during labor through Operation Special Delivery.
doula for military families • volunteer doulas • operation special delivery doulas • birth doulas that volunteer • labor coaches and the military
Eligible women with a deployed partner have the option of applying for a complementary birth doula to support them during labor through Operation Special Delivery.
doula for military families • volunteer doulas • operation special delivery doulas • birth doulas that volunteer • labor coaches and the military
What is a Postpartum Hemorrhage?
Postpartum hemorrhage is a potentially life threatening event that can occur after a woman delivers a baby and immediate action must be taken to stop bleeding.
postpartum hemorrhage • causes of postpartum hemorrhage • treatment of postpartum hemorrhage • risks of postpartum hemorrhage • childbirth complications
Postpartum hemorrhage is a potentially life threatening event that can occur after a woman delivers a baby and immediate action must be taken to stop bleeding.
postpartum hemorrhage • causes of postpartum hemorrhage • treatment of postpartum hemorrhage • risks of postpartum hemorrhage • childbirth complications
Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer
The lowdown on Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer (ZIFT).
zift • zygote intra fallopian transfer • blocked fallopian tubes • womb adhesions • laparoscopy
The lowdown on Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer (ZIFT).
zift • zygote intra fallopian transfer • blocked fallopian tubes • womb adhesions • laparoscopy
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
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
Early Elective Cesareans Can Be Harmful
If you have been advised by your care provider to have an elective cesarean, here is what you need to know about the timing of your cesarean.
early elective cesarean • breathing problems • infection • acog guidelines • lung maturity
If you have been advised by your care provider to have an elective cesarean, here is what you need to know about the timing of your cesarean.
early elective cesarean • breathing problems • infection • acog guidelines • lung maturity
Expecting Twins
Not only do you need more calories every day, but your options for giving birth are more limited if you are carrying more than one baby.
expecting twins • having twins • pregnancy high-risk • pregnancy-induced hypertension • additional calories
Not only do you need more calories every day, but your options for giving birth are more limited if you are carrying more than one baby.
expecting twins • having twins • pregnancy high-risk • pregnancy-induced hypertension • additional calories
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
How to Help a Breech Baby Turn
Your last trimester--you've waited almost nine months for the birth of your dreams, but the baby is breech! With a few tools you can still have a normal delivery.
breech • breech babies • turning a breech • breech presentation • high risk pregnancy
Your last trimester--you've waited almost nine months for the birth of your dreams, but the baby is breech! With a few tools you can still have a normal delivery.
breech • breech babies • turning a breech • breech presentation • high risk pregnancy
How to Ripen Your Cervix
If you have passed your due date, your cervix may need some help in order to be ready for labor. What cervical ripening agents may be used?
ripen your cervix • prostaglandin gel • cervical ripening agent • induce labor • evening primrose oil
If you have passed your due date, your cervix may need some help in order to be ready for labor. What cervical ripening agents may be used?
ripen your cervix • prostaglandin gel • cervical ripening agent • induce labor • evening primrose oil
Part Two-The Ten Steps to being a Mother-Friendly Hospital
To receive CIMS designation as "mother-friendly," a hospital, birth center, or home birth service must carry out our philosophical principles by fulfilling the Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care. Read more about what it takes to become "mother friendly".
childbirth • pregnancy
To receive CIMS designation as "mother-friendly," a hospital, birth center, or home birth service must carry out our philosophical principles by fulfilling the Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care. Read more about what it takes to become "mother friendly".
childbirth • pregnancy
Preparing For Pregnancy: High Risk Factors
While some pregnancies may start out normal – they may end up being high risk. Those conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta problems and such occur after the pregnancy is established and then deem the pregnancy high risk. Today I want to talk about factors that are preexisting and will cause the pregnancy to be a high risk right from the beginning.
high risk • placenta abrupto • placenta previa • ultra sounds • pregnancy
While some pregnancies may start out normal – they may end up being high risk. Those conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta problems and such occur after the pregnancy is established and then deem the pregnancy high risk. Today I want to talk about factors that are preexisting and will cause the pregnancy to be a high risk right from the beginning.
high risk • placenta abrupto • placenta previa • ultra sounds • pregnancy
The Episiotomy: Is It Necessary?
Increasing awareness surrounding the episiotomy is causing the medical community and expectant mothers to ask: Is It Necessary?
episiotomy • birth • labor • pushing • infant
Increasing awareness surrounding the episiotomy is causing the medical community and expectant mothers to ask: Is It Necessary?
episiotomy • birth • labor • pushing • infant
The Howes Birthing Mirror For Labour
The Howes Birthing Mirror is a stainless steel mirror that aids delivery for midwife and mother. It enables you to give birth in the easiest positions - upright or squat.
birthing mirror • lamaze mirror • mirrors • having a baby • delivery
The Howes Birthing Mirror is a stainless steel mirror that aids delivery for midwife and mother. It enables you to give birth in the easiest positions - upright or squat.
birthing mirror • lamaze mirror • mirrors • having a baby • delivery
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
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