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Pain Relief for Back Labor

by Pattie Hughes

Back labor is a term used for pain in the lower back that occurs during labor. The pain tends to happen both during and between contractions. The position of the baby is generally the cause. Back labor tends to occur when the back of the baby's head is pressing into the lower part of your spine.

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Epidurals and Interventions in Labor

by Pattie Hughes

Many women consider their epidurals the saving grace during labor. Women have varying beliefs; with some believing a natural birth is the safest thing for mom and baby. Others can't understand why anyone would ever give birth without the benefit of an epidural.

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When Epidurals Go Wrong

by Pattie Hughes

Epidurals are used in 60 percent of births in the United States. A cathedar is inserted into the space between the vertebrae, also known as the epidural space. Medication is administered through the cathedar, numbing sensation in the lower part of the body.

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Coping Strategies for Transition

by Pattie Hughes

Transition is the end of active labor. During this phase, your cervix will dilate from 8 to 10 inches. At the end of transition, you will begin to deliver your baby. This is the most intense part of labor and it is the one that pregnant women tend to fear the most.

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Why I Chose Hypnobirthing

by Miriam Caldwell

I was led to hypnobirthing, because I was looking for a tool to help me to have a natural childbirth. I had wanted to have a natural childbirth with my first child, but the class my husband and I took only taught us a few breathing techniques.

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Did Hypnobirthing Work for Me?

by Miriam Caldwell

Hypnobirthing worked for me on many levels, but I did not have a completely pain free experience. At the same time I was not seeking a completely pain free experience and so I was not disappointed in the results. I used the Hypnobabies program, which is a home study program.

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How Water Helped Me Achieve a Natural Childbirth

by KeeperAtHome

I was able to have a natural childbirth experience with my first child. Though my labor lasted about fourteen hours, I never felt as though the pain was unbearable or that I needed any medication to take off the edge of the contractions. However, labor with my second child was a different story.

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Let's Talk About Acupuncture During Labor

by Sara Denomme

A new study of pregnant women in the ob/gyn journal shows that acupuncture can speed labor in most women. Although the women probably did not deliver the baby any sooner than they otherwise would have, it dramatically reduced the active phase of labor for most women in the group.

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Let's Talk About Reflexology During Pregnancy and Labor

by Sara Denomme

Reflexology, acupressure and massage can all be wonderful during pregnancy and labor. Every pregnant woman deserves to have at least one massage per trimester, says I. Massages should always be performed by certified massage therapists, preferably one that is familiar with pregnant women.

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Let's Talk About Touch During Labor

by Sara Denomme

Skin is the largest organ of our bodies, and touch is a very powerful thing. For your infant, it will be one of their most-used tools for discovering the world around them. For you, it can be the best or the worst part of your labor.

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