Articles related to "Waterbirth"



A Home Waterbirth
The story of Calvin's birth. Born December 16, 1998.
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Benefits of Tubs During Labor
Contrary to popular opinion, epidurals are not the only effective method for pain relief during labor. More mothers are discovering the benefits of laboring in the tub.
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Comfort Supplies for Homebirth and Waterbirth
Here is a list of foods to eat during labor, comfort supplies for natural childbirth, and water birth supplies.
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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.
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Waterbirth and Hydrotherapy
More mothers today are seeking options to labor and give birth in water. Benefits include improved pain relief and decreased tearing.
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Benefits of Water Birth
Using water during labor and delivery is a real alternative to pain-relieving drugs. While there is a downside to the drugs, waterbirth has numerous benefits for both baby and mom.
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Born into Her Daddy's Hands
The birth story of my daughter, Eva, born May 17, 2001.
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Soak your labor worries away
Many women in labor find that being in water helps them relax and helps relieve pain. Some also prefer to stay in the water for their baby's birth. Learn more about how laboring in water can help you have a more comforting experience.
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The Power of Suggestion
How the 'power of suggestion' influenced two births.
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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.
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Water Exercise Benefits Childbirth
If you are interested in reducing your need for pain medication and having an easier labor, consider adding an aquarobics program to your pregnancy exercise plan.
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The Benefits of Having a Home Water Birth
Home births are becoming more popular as women understand the many benefits. One of the most popular ways to experience a home birth is through a home water birth.
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Top Questions to ask about Your Place of Birth
The majority of mothers give birth in hospitals today in the United States and Canada. Options from tubs to mobility and eating can vary in many places of birth.
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The Gentle Birth Method
This Obstetrician's method can help you have a fit pregnancy and a gentle birth using dietary guidelines, reflexology and prenatal yoga.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Childbirth Class - Stages of Labor
Find out more about the possible and definite signs of labor, what to do when your water breaks and how your partner can help you in the first stage of labor.
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Unassisted versus Homebirth
Few mothers are choosing homebirth today. Even fewer mothers feel comfortable giving birth without a trained professional present.
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Pregnancy Journal
Journal of my pregnancy from January to June of 2002. Anxiety after miscarriage, midwife visits, gender guessing, homebirth preparations, and the waiting!!
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Preparing for Birth
Birth can be exhilarating and empowering. Some mothers feel little pain and even describe giving birth as pleasurable. Other mothers feel quite a lot of pain. But once you hold your little one in your arms, it is worth it all.
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Giving Birth Without an Episiotomy
The clear evidence on episiotomies shows that they often cause more harm than good, so why do care providers still perform them? How you can avoid an episiotomy?
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