For many women who are pregnant for the first time, going into labor will just happen out of the blue by having their water break.That can be a very scary experience if the woman is alone. A woman may be in labor for a few hours without even knowing it. There are a few signs ...
This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. Labor and Delivery Labor and delivery is the grand finale, and you’re almost there. After labor and delivery, you get to meet your baby for the first time. ...
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 ...
Pregnancy can be scary, especially during your last few weeks. It is very important to know what the pre-labor, false labor, and real labor symptoms are so that you can determine when it is “really” time to go to the hospital. This article will discuss the three types of symptoms and how to know when ...
Throughout the entire experience of being pregnant, there are many emotions and anticipations about what you’re going through. Knowing this, it is easy to understand why the last few weeks of a pregnancy can be the hardest to deal with mentally. Women who fear the pain of labor will start second-guessing every bodily sensation, wondering ...
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 ...
