Dealing with an Expanding Tummy
Stretching skin and moving organs are not pleasant all the time, but the woman can rest assured everything will move back into its normal space after the baby is born.
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Men: Don’t Worry, Pregnancy Won't Break Her
If you're like most men, one of the feelings that overcomes you when you first find out your partner is pregnant is fear. There's good news, however: she's not going to break. In fact, a woman's body is designed specifically for this purpose.
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What Classes Can Prepare Me for Labor?
Labor classes like Lamaze are available for women who want to ease labor pain and learn techniques for self control and self awareness during the birthing process. Other birthing classes include the Bradley method, Leboyer method and breastfeeding classes.
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Childbirth: Breathing Exercises for Pain Relief in Labor
Practicing breathing exercises is one of the best ways to be prepared
for childbirth. It can help reduce fear and stress, and can allow the
labor and delivery to go more smoothly.
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Childbirth: Acupressure for Pain Relief During Labor
If you're looking for alternative techniques for pain management during labor, you may want to consider acupressure. This is similar to acupuncture in the way that it works, but there are no needles.
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Childbirth: Hypnotherapy for Pain Management
There are many ways to get through the pain of childbirth. One of the less conventional options is the use of hypnotherapy. When it's used in this way, it's often called hypnobirthing.
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Childbirth: Massage for Labor and Delivery
Getting a body massage can feel wonderful. Whether you have a full
body rubdown or the masseuse focuses on just a few areas of tension, you
can leave feeling great. Massage is relaxing and can remove pain and
tension from areas like your shoulders and back.
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Childbirth: Visualization Methods for Pain Relief
Using visualization methods as a tool for pain management during labor and delivery can be highly beneficial. Because labor is a very intense process, it's important that you get through it with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
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Labor and Delivery: Natural Delivery
Natural birthing techniques are non-invasive procedures that help
women accept pain while in labor.
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Treatment and Tips to Relieve Sleep Disturbances During Pregnancy
Many women experience sleep disturbances during pregnancy. Fortunately, there are several ways to make nighttime more relaxing and sleep-filled for women throughout every stage of pregnancy.
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Does the Hospital Offer Breastfeeding Classes?
Most hospitals offer breastfeeding classes and consultations at the time
of birth for mothers interested in learning about breastfeeding
methods. Classes are typically held before birth, but a lactation
consultant may be available to talk with you after birth.
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Male and Female Involvement in the Birth Process
How involved are men in the birth and child-rearing process? Researchers in Spain recently completed a study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing in an attempt to answer that question.
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Getting Dad Prepared for Fatherhood
Mom has 40 weeks to prepare for motherhood. Dad, on the other hand, is often forced to sit back and watch all these beautiful changes take place during the pregnancy.
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High Heels Shoes and Pregnancy
Sure, every mom wants to look and feel sexy during pregnancy while pregnant, but there are safer ways to do that than wearing high heels heeled shoes in pregnancy.
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Telling Family, Friends, and Your Boss About Your Pregnancy
A new baby comes with many physical and emotional changes for mom and dad. Often, these emotions are shared with family, friends and co-workers. Sharing the feelings of happiness, angst and even sadness are contingent upon telling people about the pregnancy.
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How Do You Know You Are In Labor - Early Labor Symptoms and Signs
As the pregnancy comes to an end, there are early labor symptoms and signs that mom will need to look for in order to recognize the beginning of labor.
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Epidural and Other Labor Anesthesia
An epidural anesthesia is also known as a 'regional' anesthesia because the pain relief is localized in the lower part of your body. But there are several other types of anesthesia in labor.
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Healthy Exercise and Supplementation
Moving and exercising during pregnancy is a great way to keep away many aches, pains and bouts of swelling. In addition to exercise, mom needs to understand how supplementation changes during pregnanc ... read more »