September 02, 2010 September 02, 2010

Birth

Painless Childbirth is Possible Do you want to know how you can have a Painless Childbirth? visit our site at http://joyinbirthing.com Research has shown that every year up to 45,000 women in United States experience a painless childbirth, and that is just research.

Understanding Cord Blood This video provides a better understanding of the importance of cord blood.

Take Action: Signs of Preterm Labor Preterm labor is labor that occurs before your 37th week. About 12 percent of births in the U.S. are preterm.

What Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know About Shoulder Dystocia

I Stock 000004564778 X Small By Dr. Linda Burke Galloway, DivineCaroline   Although most pregnant women anticipate a normal, uncomplicated delivery, there are exceptions to the rules. A shoulder dystocia is one of the more frequent complications in the delivery room, and, unfortunately, there is no surefire way to predict it. A shoulder dystocia means...

A Miracle Birth

Childbirth is an amazing time in a woman's life - in a family's life. And, there is no question that childbirth in America is far from perfect. We have a disturbing acceptance of the "medicalization" of birth, far too many interventions and an exorbitantly high cesarean section rate. There is no...

Anatomy of a Painless Labor

By Giuditta Tornetta, DivineCaroline Every book I have ever read on labor stresses the need for preparation. Unanimously, professional on both side of the fence (medical solution to pain-management and those who suggest a more natural approach) preach the importance of informed decisions. Fact is we do not know why...

No Men Allowed in the Delivery Room

Dad In Delivery Room By truuconfessions, DivineCaroline Just because your husband helped you make the baby, doesn’t mean he should be there to help you HAVE the baby says one doc. Whether or not your husband can tolerate the site of blood, tears, and the inevitable poop that comes along with childbirth, according to an OB/GYN in the...

Physical Discomforts After Delivery

Physical Discomforts After Delivery Lots of things are happening in your body right after you have a baby. Now that your baby is here, you’re probably feeling some pain or discomfort. Here’s what you can expect. Pains After Birth (Afterbirth Pains)Your uterus contracts and relaxes as it shrinks back...