Articles tagged with deliveryWhat Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know About Shoulder DystociaBy 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... Anatomy of a Painless LaborBy 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 RoomBy 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... Preterm Labor: What Dad Can DoPreterm Labor: What Dad Can Do Preterm labor is labor that occurs before the 37th completed week of pregnancy. (Most pregnancies last 38-42 weeks; your partner's due date is 40 weeks after the first day of her last menstrual period.) Preterm labor can happen to any woman: In nearly... Physical Discomforts After DeliveryPhysical 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... I am Prepared to Meet Whatever Turn My Birthing TakesI met Jodi and her husband Mark in Seattle in May of 2009. I was in the middle of a crazy travel schedule that was a combination of book tours, photographing clients in my different studios and caring for my father who just had surgery and lived in a remote... Scared to DeliverBy Brooke Robbins, DivineCaroline I am thirty-three weeks along in my pregnancy and everything has been textbook perfect. I have had no morning sickness ever and aside from feeling exhausted I am otherwise feeling really great. So great in fact, I would love to just keep my little baby boy... Kegel ExercisesKegel exercises, also called pelvic floor exercises, help strengthen the muscles that support the uterus, bladder, and bowels. Kegel exercises also help strengthen vaginal muscles. What are the benefits of Kegel Exercises? Pregnant women who perform Kegel exercises often find they have an easier birth. Strengthening these muscles during pregnancy... Looking Good for the First Photos (Even Though you Were in Labor for 36 Hours)Look at any photo of a first time mom just hours after the delivery and you'll be horrified. No woman could possibly look more tired, more haggard, and more annoyed to be viewed through a lens. But look at the same woman after the birth of her second child,... Welcoming Your Baby: Natural InductionBy Giuditta Tornetta, DivineCaroline There is no doubt that the induction rate is rising. Yet we know that there are serious hazards to a medical induction. First-time mothers have approximately twice the likelihood of cesarean section with induction compared with natural onset of labor. Other studies have shown that hypnotherapy... |
