Doctors and midwives have been trying for centuries to find a way to ease labor pains during childbirth. Lamaze and other relaxation techniques can help take the edge off of the intense pain of contractions during labor, but sometimes childbirth doesn’t go as we expect or plan. Even if you are adamant that you do ...
If you’re unable to make it to a childbirth class, or you would just prefer to learn about childbirth from the comfort of your sofa, Laugh and Learn About Childbirth may be just what you’re looking for. I was scheduled to attend a 4-week childbirth class at my hospital when I was suddenly put on ...
Prior to the birth of a child, one of the last concerns you may have is the expertise with which the hospital overnight bag is packed. Thanks to countless television enactments, parents-to-be often imagine a mad-dash to the hospital, woman screaming in agony, both fearing the child will need birthed in the car. Most energy ...
Hypnobirthing is the name given to the practice of using hypnosis as a method of pain management during childbirth (usually natural childbirth). The purpose of hypnosis is to keep the pregnant woman physically and mentally relaxed during childbirth to make the process as easy, peaceful, pain-free, and intervention-free as possible. There is a standard cycle ...
The Bradley natural childbirth method was started by Dr. Robert A. Bradley over thirty years ago. The Bradley method recognized that women are mammals and should be allowed to labor such as other animals do. The role of the Doctor is minimized and the father steps in to help coach with the delivery. The mother ...
Preparing for a baby’s arrival is quite an event in itself. There are so many things to get done, baby items to purchase, and then there are all the questions that new moms have concerning what exactly is going to happen during childbirth. Childbirth classes are an excellent idea for any new mom, especially first-time ...
If you think there are risks that come with taking an epidural during labor, you are correct. In fact, up to 23% of women who have an epidural during labor will experience some complications. Epidural side effects range from vomiting, fever, shaking and headaches, to low blood pressure, fetal distress, vacuum extraction, forceps delivery, and ...