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VBAC refers to vaginal birth after cesarean, and this is becoming more common as the cesarean rate has risen. Learn about finding a provider who will attend this type of birth with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on VBAC and pregnancy.
HBAC refers to home birth after cesarean, and a woman who chooses to go this route should have a good transport plan in place. Learn about the risks of home birth with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on HBAC and pregnancy.
A person with an Rh negative blood type does not have D antigen on their red blood cells, and this can affect subsequent pregnancies. Learn about the use of anti-D during a pregnancy with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on Anti-D and pregnancy.
Options for the placenta after birth include it being discarded as medical waste, taking the placenta home or having it be used in beauty products. Learn about options and cultural influences on placenta usage with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on options for the placenta.
Lotus birth involves the non-severing of the umbilical cord, and therefore it is left to separate on its own, which can take up to 10 days. Learn about options for giving birth with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on lotus birth.
Perineal tears may occur during childbirth, but prevention starts with good nutrition, because tissue that is exposed to a good diet will have more elasticity. Learn about perineal massage starting at 36 weeks of pregnancy with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on perineal tears during childbirth.
A challenging birth may be the result of an absent partner, a long labor or perhaps an uncomfortable labor. Find out how to maintain a good support system with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on challenging births.
A birth kit is used by someone who plans on having a home birth, and these are often bought having already been assembled. Learn about buying absorbent chuck pads at the drug store with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on birth kits.
The major cause of headaches during pregnancy is the production of the estrogen hormone by the placenta. Discover how dehydration from nausea and vomiting can cause headaches during pregnancy with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on headaches in pregnancy.
Sodium is a mineral that is required for metabolism, and it is especially important during pregnancy because women often excrete excess sodium while pregnant. Learn about the dangers of limiting sodium intake during pregnancy with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on sodium in pregnancy.
Most women do not require emergency transport during their pregnancy, but it may be considered if there is a sudden onset of extreme pain, or possibly bleeding. Discover why a woman shouldn't be transported if she's in the process of giving birth with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on emergency transport during pregnancy.
Prodromal labor is sometimes referred to as false labor, but this is somewhat of a misnomer because prodromal labor is the period leading up to the first part of labor. Discover how prodromal labor can be mentally and physically exhausting with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on prodromal labor.
A hard labor may mean different things to different women, as it may signify pain, length of labor or something else entirely. Discover the importance of support in a hard labor with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on dealing with a difficult labor.
Delivery of the placenta is the last stage of labor, and the placenta is the organ that sustains the baby's life inside the uterus, or womb. Learn about patient delivery of the placenta with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on placenta delivery.
After giving birth, it's important for a new mother to accept help from those around her. Learn about the importance of healing after giving birth with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on postpartum assistance.
The early phase of labor has a period that is known as latent labor, and it is the longest part of labor. Discover the average length of time for a woman's first labor with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on the latent phase of labor.
Pregnant women need good amounts of protein to help build up a baby's brain, and there are other nutritional requirements as well. Learn about caloric needs for pregnant women with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on diet during pregnancy.
While pregnant, an expecting mother should make sure that she gets plenty of rest during sleep. Learn about preparation for sleep and hygiene with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on sleeping during pregnancy.
