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Did Hypnobirthing Work for Me?

by Miriam Caldwell

21 Feb 2007 09:21 PM

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.

How Water Helped Me Achieve a Natural Childbirth

by KeeperAtHome

09 Feb 2007 02:00 PM

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.

Let's Talk About Acupuncture During Labor

by Sara Denomme

08 Feb 2007 08:15 PM

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.

Let's Talk About Reflexology During Pregnancy and Labor

by Sara Denomme

29 Jan 2007 08:00 AM

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.

Let's Talk About Touch During Labor

by Sara Denomme

29 Jan 2007 08:00 AM

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.

Let's Talk About Water Birth: Fluid Pain Relief

by Sara Denomme

27 Jan 2007 01:00 AM

My second daughter was born at home via water delivery. Today is her three-month birthday. Today I rejoice in her magical birth. I had planned a water birth at home from the very beginning.



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