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Don´t rush it!
Epidural Block
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IV Pain Medication
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Choosing A Birthing Position
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Use technology wisely
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Sex After Childbirth
Is Episiotomy Painful?
Tilted Uterus and Conception
Meconium Aspiration
Hot Baths and Pregnancy
Pinpointing Ovulation
vocalize
Take childbirth classes
Eat and drink during labor
Consider carefully your place of birth
Have you thought about a doula?
A Food Shower
A Good Birth, A Safe Birth
Delayed cord clamping
Delay eye drops
Hypnobirthing
Wait it out
Your Fertility Signals
Give yourself time to grieve
RSV risk factors
Pitocin does not equal oxytocin
New method of determining lung maturity
Consider dad´s role
Possible complications
Don´t answer the phone
Homemade Electrolyte Balancing Solution
Kick Test
Folk Methods for Determining Baby´s Sex
Determining your due date
Choosing a childbirth class
When to go to the hospital
Prepare ahead of time
Why worry?
How do I know I´m in labor?
Prelabor signs
Avoid hyperventilation
Make sure your glass is
Kangaroo care for premature babies
Don´t be a monitor-watcher
Be firm
Let people know how you are doing
Use a midwife
What to find out about your hospital
Are you a candidate for home birth?
Baby Basics
Be Prepared EARLY
Bloody Show
Push when you feel the urge
Breaking The Bag Of Waters
Changing Positions During Labor
Bed Rest
Coping With Pre-Term Labor
Exercise To Augment Labor
Getting A Good Night´s Rest Right Before Birth
Heading To The Hospital
Herbs That Induce Labor
Home Vs. Hospital Birth
Intercourse To Induce Labor
Labor Inductions
Magnesium Sulfate
Mucus Plug
Nipple Stimulation
Pitocin Drip
Prostaglandin Gel
Signs of True Labor
Stripping The Membranes
Subcutaneous Water Block
Terbutaline (Brethine)
Things To Pack In The Hospital Bag
Timing Contractions
True Contractions
Ways Of Halting Pre-Term Labor
Recommended Magazines
Delivery of placenta with waterbirth
Don´t rush it!
Epidural Block
Intrathecal Injection of Narcotics
IV Pain Medication
Pain Relief During Childbirth
Pudendal Block
Back Lying
Choosing A Birthing Position
Sitting Position
Squatting
Bradley Method
Childbirth Classes
Education Makes The Best Birth Experience Possible
Grantly Dick-Read
Lamaze
Methods of Childbirth Classes
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Relaxation Methods
Spinal
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Braxton Hicks Contractions
Use technology wisely
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The Breastfed Baby and the Family
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 25, Getting Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 24, The Advantages of Breastfeeding
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 23, Midwifery Philosophy
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 22, History of Midwifery
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 16, Why Do I Need a Birth Plan?
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 17, A Historical Look at Childbirth
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 21, Preparing for a Successful VBAC
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 20, VBAC Resources
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 19, VBAC Guidelines
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 18, What is a VBAC and Why Would I Want One?
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 17, A Historical Look at Childbirth
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 16, Why Do I Need a Birth Plan?
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 15, How to Use a Birth Plan
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 14, What to Include in a Birth Plan
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 13, What is a Birth Plan?
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 12, Supporting Mother
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 11, The Doula
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 10, The Father`s Role in Labor Support
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 9, The Role of Labor Support
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 8, How to Plan a Homebirth
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 7, Homebirth
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 6, The Safety of Homebirth
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 5, Why Consider Homebirth?
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 4, Episiotomy--Be specific!
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 3, Kegel, kegel, kegel!
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue 2, The Art of Perineal Massage
Childbirth-tips Newsletter, Issue #1, Avoiding an Episiotomy
Child Birth Frequently Asked Questions
How can I induce labor naturally?
What can I do to make my labor easier?
What type of childbirth education class should I take?
How can I induce labor naturally?
What position can I give birth in?
Will having sex cause labor to start?
How is nipple stimulation done in augmenting labor?
How can I speed up labor?
What can help me to dilate my cervix?
What should I read to prepare for birth?
What is the mucus plug?
Is it important to change positions during labor?
How can I help my wife through labor?
Will exercise bring on labor?
How can I cope with being overdue?
What if my baby is late?
What is a method of medical labor induction?
What are labor inductions?
What are the different birthing positions?
Do I need to take childbirth education classes?
Why is water so important?
What can I do to help my baby transition to life outside the womb?
When and how should I push?
How do I know I am in labor?
When should I go to the hospital?
Can baby´s sex be determined before birth?
What is the pendulum test?
What is the Drain-o test?
How can I make the labor process easier?
What are my options for pain relief during labor and delivery?
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What can make the labor process easier?
How can I make the labor process easier?
Can having intercourse induce labor?
How can I tell if labor will begin in the next few weeks?
Am I candidate for home birth?
What will help me ease through the delivery?
How can I reduce the likelihood of receiving an episiotomy?
What is an epidural?
What are true signs of labor?
What pos
Should I circumcise my baby?
How can I make the circumcision decision?
Where should I give birth?
What do I pack in the hospital bag?
How early do I need to be prepared for the baby?
How can I keep my energy level up during labor?
How do I cope with preterm labor?
If I´m planning a homebirth - is it necessary to have a doctor too?
How can I aid relaxation during labor?
Is it necessary to take a childbirth class?
What can I do to get the birth experience I want?
How will I know I´m having a true contraction vs a Braxton Hicks?
How accurate is my due date?
How can I help ensure an easy trip to the hospital?
What is the bloody show?
What type of childbirth classes are there?
How can I keep from or cope with hyperventilating?
How should I sleep?
How can I get comfortable to sleep?
Should I be induced?
How can I ease back labor pain?
What is nitrazine paper?
How do I know if my water has broken?
What are true emergencies during labor?
How can I tell if labor will begin in the next few days?
What is hypnobirthing?
What is lightening?
How can I calculate my due date?
What is an epidural/spinal combination?
How can I plan my hospital birth?
Are kegels really important?
What should I know about a water birth?
How can I ease the pain of labor and childbirth?
Is my attitude during pregnancy important?
How can I encourage progress in second stage?
What is the afterbirth?
What are my options for pain relief during labor and delivery?
How can I prepare for the birth?
How can I halt preterm labor?
What is a kick test?
What should I do about Braxton Hicks contractions?
Does my baby need eyedrops after birth?
Should I breastfeed my baby?
What about birthing centers?
How can I stop preterm labor?
What is the difference between an obstetrician and a midwife?
Why should I use a midwife?
How can I get the birth experience I want?
What is effacement?
What does station mean?
What is labor?
What is an analgesic?
What if I end up with an epidural?
How can I prepare for labor and delivery?
Will bed rest help my preterm labor to go away?
What is a fetal monitor?
What is lanugo?
What is the mucous plug?
Where is the safest place to give birth?
How can make my baby´s transition to life outside the womb easier?
What will I need for my baby before I give birth?
How can I care for my premature baby?
When is it considered premature or preterm?
How do I time contractions?
What is the Rh factor?
What is engagement?
What is toxemia?
What is caudal anesthesia?
What is the fontanel?
How is the due date calculated?
What should I do before going to the hospital?
What is a doula?
What is Alpha-fetoprotein?
What is AFP?
What is Rh incompatibility?
What is a transverse presentation?
What does "gravida" stand for on my chart?
What is meant by the baby´s "lie?"
What is the vulva?
What is the pelvis?
What is the placenta?
What is the function of the placenta?
What is pre-eclampsia?
When should baby´s cord be clamped?
Is protein in my diet important?
Is it okay to eat or drink during labor?
What is a fetus?
What should I eat during pregnancy?
What is dilation?
What can I do about postpartum birth control?
What is the best role for Dad during labor?
How can I prepare for a multiple birth?
How can I cope with an early pregnancy loss?
What is a placental abruption?
What does posterior mean?
What is cephalic?
What are sutures?
What is anesthesia?
What is the birth canal?
What is the cervix?
Are there any good parenting magazines?
How is preterm labor stopped?
What is diastasis recti?
What is a breech presentation?
What is a doppler?
What is an epidural?
How can I make the transition to new parenthood smoother?
What is anemia?
What is RhO (D) Immune Globulin?
What is a ripe cervix?
What is meant by floating?
What does anterior mean?
What should I read to prepare for breastfeeding?
What is transition?
What is ovulation?
What is an embryo?
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
What is hCG?
What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?
What is amniotic fluid?
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
What is a cesarean section?
What is eclampsia?
What is bloody show?
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
What are identical twins?
What are forceps?
What are fraternal twins?
What is the fundus?
What is progesterone?
What is quickening?
What is spina bifida?
What is toxoplasmosis?
What is vernix caseosa?
What is vernix?
What is parity?
When are Braxton Hicks contractions the cause of preterm labor?
What is spinal anesthesia?
What is syphilis?
What is a spinal?
What is rubella?
Is rubella dangerous during pregnancy?
What is meant by the baby´s position?
What is oxytocin?
What is Placenta Previa?
What is a miscarriage?
What are fallopian tubes?
What is an episiotomy?
What is amniocentesis?
Can I breastfeed twins?
What is a linea nigra?
What is the areola?
What is a cephalic presentation?
What is meant by the baby´s presentation?
Should I stick to the birth plan no matter what?
What are stretch marks?
What is surfactant?
What is a trimester?
What is descent?
What is meant by the baby´s presenting part?
What is edema?
What is chloasma?
What is colostrum?
What is estrogen?
What is ultrasound?
What is the umbilical cord?
What is the function of the umbilical cord?
Can I have sexual intercourse right after giving birth?
What are spider nevi?
What are spider veins?
What are varicose veins?
What is a hormone?
What is the uterus?
What is meant by a premature baby?
What is the vagina?
What is stillbirth?
Is a birth plan necessary?
How can I cope with the baby blues
When will the cervix dilate?
What does a doula do?
What type of natural childbirth would help me to manage pain?
Name a way to calm me during labor.
Can you help me pinpoint that day when I ovulate a little better? I am having great trouble finding it.
Is it okay to take hot baths while you are pregnant?
What is is called when you are overdue and the baby goes to the bathroom in the womb and consumes the feces? What is that called?
Is there a certain position to try, having a "tipped" uterus, that might increase my chance of conception?
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