Tag Archives: Labor

Wed, Mar 24 2010
Reflexology & Acupressure to Induce Labor

Reflexology & Acupressure to Induce Labor

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There’s no reason to worry if your pregnancy progresses past 40 weeks, but it may make you antsy to give birth already! In addition to that, if you are nearing 42 weeks and your doctor starts talking... 

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Mon, Mar 1 2010
Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

Reasons They Won’t Give You an Epidural

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Many women out there love their epidural! Epidural anesthesia uses an injection of drugs into the epidural space in your lower spine.  An epidural works by blocking the transmission of nervous system... 

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Wed, Feb 3 2010
10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

10 Ways to Relieve Labor Pains

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Well, really in my opinion there is only one way, and it works like magic. It’s called an epidural. Ok, just kidding (but not really)!!  However, if you are looking for drug-free ways to relieve... 

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Mon, Jan 25 2010
Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

Should Dad *Really* be in the Delivery Room?

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It seems that some Dads can be clueless as to proper delivery room etiquette, as displayed in a recent post, “What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor.” It might be bad enough that some women... 

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Wed, Jan 20 2010
What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

What NOT to Do While Your Wife is in Labor

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Hey Dads! Feeling a little nervous as the birth of your baby draws near? Wondering how to be a helpful and supportive partner during the labor and delivery? Well, what you DON’T do might be just... 

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Sun, May 31 2009
Hypnosis during Pregnancy and Childbirth

Hypnosis during Pregnancy and Childbirth

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Our minds are very powerful. Hypnosis is finally becoming recognized in the medical profession as an extremely valuable tool to assist in many areas of health.  “Hypnosis is a wonderful tool which... 

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Thu, Apr 16 2009
Breathing Strategies for Easier Birthing

Breathing Strategies for Easier Birthing

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Any birthing coach or Lamaze instructor will tell you that proper breathing is key to a positive birthing experience. Patterned breathing can help you stay calm and relaxed, and is helpful for pain management.... 

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Wed, Mar 18 2009
The value of Homeopathy during Pregnancy & Childbirth

The value of Homeopathy during Pregnancy & Childbirth

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Some women choose to live with the discomfort of morning sickness or heartburn, rather than seek treatment, because they are concerned about the possible side effects on their unborn child. But there is... 

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Wed, Feb 25 2009
Choosing a hospital to give birth

Choosing a hospital to give birth

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When you choose your obstetrician, you are also choosing the hospital at which you’ll give birth, More 4 Kids points out. Your doctor will have admitting privileges at a certain hospital, so you have... 

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Wed, Dec 31 2008
10 Ways to Prevent Preterm Labor

10 Ways to Prevent Preterm Labor

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The frightening story of Kim Cowan’s delivery at 31 weeks, in a Parenting.com article called Can You Prevent Pre-Term Labor? is a story that is being told more frequently today, due to the “widened... 

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