Labor & Birth

How to Handle a Homebirth Emergency

By Heidi Gonzales

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Birth emergencies, which are rare, can happen whether you give birth in a hospital, birth center or at home. The difference is that when you experience an emergency while giving birth at home, you must be a more active participant in the ... more »

How to have a baby - what to take with you to labour ward

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Handy things to take to labour ward on top of what they tell you to take. . These are suggestions on what to take to labour ward to make for a more comfortable birthing experience. . Have a beautiful birthing experience. Remember it is your ... more »

How to have a memorable Cesarian Birth

By DoulaDani

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If a c section is not your ideal way to give birth, here are some tips on how to make it more memorable... more »

How to Have a Successful Delivery

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Even the best birth plan does not guarantee a successful delivery. The only way to make sure you have the best delivery possible is to prepare and educate yourself for every situation possible, not just the most ideal situation. The one thing to ... more »

How to Have a Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean

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For many women giving birth vaginally after having a cesarean section is a very real possibility. Because of the risks associated with any kind of surgery, a vaginal birth is often a much safer alternative to a repeat cesarean. Follow these steps ... more »

How to Identify the Stages of Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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Understanding the labor process can be quite challenging if you aren't familiar with the terms. There are four stages of labor: dilation stage, expulsive stage, placental stage and the immediate postpartum stage. The following article will help ... more »

How to Induce Labor Naturally

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For nine months, you've been waiting for your due date to arrive. But that date has come and gone, and now you're overdue. If so, there are some things you can do to induce labor... more »

How to Induce Labor Through Massage

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Not only does massage calm down the expectant mother, it can actually stimulate labor. There are certain pressure points on the body that can help the process along; these are normally avoided while a woman is pregnant, but if she's ready to give ... more »

How to Induce Labor With Castor oil

By eHow Parenting Editor

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At the end of your pregnancy, it may seem like a lifetime until you finally go into labor and welcome your new bundle of joy. If you're full term and have yet to start contracting, you may want to try natural methods to induce labor. One method ... more »

How to Know Who to Trust When Pregnant

By eHow Parenting Editor

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One of the more difficult things pregnant women can do is figure out who to listen to, and who not to listen to. It seems everyone wants to offer a pregnant woman advice about what to eat, how much to exercise and whether to have a natural or an ... more »

How to Make Birth Injury Settlements Successful

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Birth injuries can be traumatic for the child as well as the parent. If your baby has suffered an injury during birth due to medical negligence, here is the solution for you to seek compensation by filing a birth injury settlement... more »

How to Make Contractions Stronger

By Heidi Gonzales

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Sometimes, for reasons unknown, contractions will slow down or stop during labor. While many people believe that medical intervention is automatically needed if this happens, there are a couple of natural methods to try first. If contractions do ... more »

How to Pack for Labor and Delivery

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You have made it through nine months of pregnancy. You are probably anxiously waiting for the moment when your little one decides to make his arrival into the world. You are most likely prepared for your baby's arrival, but are you packed for the ... more »

How to Pick a Birth Center

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Birth centers provide a private, comfortable setting to have your baby naturally. If your health is good and your pregnancy is low-risk, you may choose a birthing center over a hospital. Here's how to pick a birth center that will make your ... more »

How to Plan A VBAC

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Most women desire a natural vaginal birth at some point, and many do even after having a c-section. If you plan to try a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC), there are certain things that you need to do to give yourself the best possible chance ... more »

How to Plant a Placenta Tree

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you take your placenta home, a wonderful to thing to do with it is to plant a placenta tree to remember your baby's birth. A placenta tree is something that will be the same age as your baby, will shade your baby as your baby grows and give a ... more »

How to Prepare for Labor and Delivery

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Your days of pregnancy are coming to an end, and your little one is preparing to make his way into the world. Below are a few suggestions that will help you feel prepared for your child's birth... more »

How to Preserve Your Baby's Cord Blood

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The recent media coverage of the debate over stem cell research has brought new attention to the ability for new parents to preserve their newborn's cord blood. Cord blood can be preserved or "banked" for several years in case a child would ever ... more »

How to Prevent Macrosomia

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Fetal macrosomia is defined as a birth weight greater than 8 pounds 13 ounces. It is a fairly common problem that occurs in about 10 percent of pregnancies. Macrosomia increases the risk of having a cesarean section delivery and can cause trauma ... more »

How to Protect Your Perineum From a Tear or Episiotomy

By Heidi Gonzales

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Damage to vaginal tissues during birth is a common concern. It usually takes longer to heal with a tear or a cut and can make your postpartum experience unpleasant. Following these simple steps can help reduce your chances of having a tear or ... more »

How to Recognize Emotional Dystocia in Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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Emotional dystocia in labor that is unresolved can lead to a cesarean. Emotional dystocia is the clinical term for emotional stress. When a woman experiences emotional stress in labor, the catecholamines in her body rise. The excessive level of ... more »

How to Recognize True Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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It can be a real challenge to know if you are in true labor. However, there are quite a few things that may happen that can assure you true labor is beginning. Despite common theory, your amniotic sac (bag of waters) does not have to break first ... more »

How to Recover From a Caesarean

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Whether you are recovering from a caesarean birth yourself, are having a planned c-section or want to be prepared in case you deliver via this method, there's plenty of information available to help you have an easier recovery... more »

How to Relieve Labor Pains Naturally

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Although labor is a painful experience, some women still decide to forgo the medications available to help relieve the pain. If you plan to give birth naturally, there are steps you can take to help you deal with the pain during the labor process... more »

How to Safely Use Essential Oils During Labor

By RayLynn

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Essential oils can be a welcomed addition to the birthing process: They can help relax, reduce pain, reduce anxiety, ease both the mind and body and create a pleasant aroma for both the mother and the baby. Many essential oils also have ... more »

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