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Pregnancy & Baby Index: Pregnancy - Birth: Preparation
Pregnancy - Birth/Preparation
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Birthing big babies: Labor and delivery facts
If your doctor or midwife mentions your baby may be getting "too big," she may present information about inducing labor. While there's no right or wrong decision to make, there are some important things you should know about birthing a large baby.
10 Things no one tells you about having a baby
Wondering what your friends haven't told you about labor and delivery? Here are ten things they may not think to mention, but that you definitely need to know.
10 things you don't have to worry about when you're pregnant
Worrying may be as much a part of pregnancy as the proverbial cravings for pickles and ice cream, but here are a few worries you can scratch off your list right away.
A harmonious birth
Many women approaching childbirth labor are fearful of the pain they may experience. Some are also unwilling or unable to take medication to ease the pain. A new study provides hope for those seeking to lessen delivery p
Anxious fathers make caesarean ops more painful for mothers
Fathers who are anxious during a caesarean operation may increase the pain experienced by the mother after the delivery of their baby, according to new research published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Avoiding the unkindest cut of all
It's not difficult to figure out why pregnant women start squirming when the subject of episiotomy is raised.
Birth plans: Taking a new look
A birth plan, at its best, is a statement of your preferences for labor and delivery. It can be a great tool for facilitating communication, as long as you understand it's not a binding contract. Diana Korte, author of <
Birthing tips from the experts
You know what it takes to get pregnant, and that at some point you’ll be caring for a newborn. But, it’s the step in between—GIVING BIRTH—that moms-to-be don’t always know they’ve signed up for. Here’s wha
Bonds of brothers and sisters: Older kids attending a birth
The fact that we can create another thinking and feeling human being is a miracle. And the birthing process that brings that little person into the world is a miraculous event in itself. It is so special that we often as
Childbirth classes: Effective tools?
Nurse and patient advocate Carolyn Rafferty, RN, BSN, can answer your childbirth questions! Send them to her here.
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