When sitting in the hospital bed and feeling horrible shooting pains called contractions all some women can only think about is having an epidural. I myself am one of those women. Two years ago I had a beautiful baby girl, she was my first baby so I was a bit nervous about going to the ...
When I was pregnant with my first two children I experienced a lot of false contractions, also known as braxton hicks contractions, late in my pregnancy. I had cesareans with my first two children, but delivered vaginally with my third. Prior to my youngest child’s birth, however, I didn’t know how to tell the difference ...
As delivery day approaches after a long 9 months of pregnancy, many women are awaiting the day they will meet their new bundle of joy. The beginning of labor is a very exciting time, but yet it is full of new feelings and emotions. In the hustle of getting to the hospital, you should take ...
When your pregnancy gets to the point where you think you are in labor, it is important to know the correct way to time contractions. When you call your Midwife or Obstetrician they will need to know exact times of your contractions, how long they last and how far apart they are. If you are ...
I was due to give birth to my first child, a son, on March 6th, 2004. By the time March 8th rolled around I was extremely impatient and ready to meet my little boy! My mom came to Wisconsin from Minnesota to be a help to my husband and I and to sort of distract ...
Many pregnant women are affected by what is known as silent labor. Silent labor is when a woman is in labor, but does not feel the pain of the contractions. Most pregnant women that go into labor can feel their contractions. They feel the tightening of their belly and the baby pushing down. The contractions ...
Pitocin is the most commonly used drug to induce labor in pregnant women. Before a pregnant woman decides to use pitocin to induce labor, it is important that she research the risks and benefits thoroughly to ensure she is making an informed decision regarding the care she receives for herself and her unborn baby. What ...
With only eight weeks left in your pregnancy you may notice a decline in the strength of your baby’s kicking and punching. Mom may start to notice a tightening in her uterus around the thirty-second week of pregnancy. This tightening is most likely caused by Braxton Hicks contractions. Pregnancy Week 32: Baby’s Development Your baby ...
