Getting Ready for a C-Section

Posted on January 8th, 2008 by

The odds of having a c-section instead of a vaginal birth are said to be 4-1. It is said that at the present, a C-section is the most frequently performed surgery on women living in the United States.
Why You Would Need a C-Section
There are some instances when the doctor already knows you […]

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Things to Avoid When You are Pregnant

Posted on December 22nd, 2007 by

We all know that caffeine, cigarettes and recreational, and even some prescription drugs, are a no-no when you are pregnant, but what about other dangerous substances that can harm the growing fetus? You can be paranoid your whole pregnancy, or you can do some basic research to find out the most important things to avoid […]

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Things to Keep in Mind if You are Scheduled to Have a C-Section

Posted on December 17th, 2007 by

There are different settings in which women give birth. Some women need to have a C-section because of the risk of complications to the mother and the baby. This type of birth is different from a typical vaginal birth in a number of ways.
After the Procedure
One of the concerns that many women carry when they […]

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Natural Childbirth

Posted on August 5th, 2007 by

A natural childbirth is a technique that utilizes relaxation and breathing to control the pain during labor and childbirth. Expectant parents take a class that lasts about 6 weeks in order to learn these techniques. This is a good class to take even if you plan on using medication during childbirth to control the pain […]

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Physical Changes of Pregnancy

Posted on July 25th, 2007 by

During pregnancy, a woman’s body will go through many changes physically. Most of these physical changes of pregnancy will go away after you have delivered your baby.
A woman who is pregnant will notice an increase in their heart rate. This is due to the changes that are going on inside your uterus. […]

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Giving Birth In Water

Posted on July 15th, 2007 by

Not many people realize that a water birth is an option when it comes to giving birth, it does has its advantages and disadvantages over the other methods available. In today’s world more and more women are requesting to have water births including some celebrities such as Pamela Anderson and Kate Winslet.On of the main […]

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