Archive for 'Labor & Delivery'
3 Ways To Help Avoid An Induction
Posted on07. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Inductions can happen for a number of reasons. However, if it’s not absolutely medically necessary to induce labor then sometimes it’s best to let it happen on its own. So long as you and your baby aren’t in any life-threatening danger, then you always have the option to say no to any practice that can be considered [...]
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3 Things You Don’t Usually Hear About Labor
Posted on25. Apr, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
We’ve all heard stories or read articles about childbirth, but I’m willing to bet that there are some things that you’ve never heard about. Whether moms find them embarrassing or we simply just forget to pass them on as details when we talk about our own births, either way they have the ability to happen during [...]
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5 Do’s For Natural Childbirth
Posted on30. Mar, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Envisioning how you want your labor and delivery to go is something that you should give a lot of thought to. Deciding to go about it naturally is a wonderful goal to keep in mind. Studies show that natural childbirth is beneficial to both mother and child as it allows for the both of you [...]
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What to Expect at Your Postpartum Check-Up
Posted on14. Mar, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
After you deliver your child, you will then be seen by your doctor or midwife anywhere from 4-6 weeks postpartum to ensure that you are healing correctly from your labor. If you delivered via C-section, then you will be seen sooner than the 4-6 weeks so that the doctor can examine your incision to correctly [...]
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3 Ways to Ensure Proper Maternity and Prenatal Care
Posted on15. Feb, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Prenatal care is ultra-important for expecting moms and even more so for your developing baby. But not every mother-to-be knows how to receive top-notch care while expecting. Here are three ways in which you can guarantee you and your growing family receive excellent maternity and prenatal care. Know Your Rights Oh, yes – you have [...]
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Benefits of a Vaginal Birth
Posted on03. Feb, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
If you’re on the fence about whether or not to give birth naturally, here are some helpful benefits to both mom and baby if you deliver vaginally. Benefits for baby: Babies come when they’re ready We’re not talking about being induced here, if you just let nature take its course, then your baby [...]
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Finding Comfort During Labor And Delivery
Posted on20. Jan, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Delivering a baby is no easy task. True that it’s a very natural thing and can usually be done without major complications, but that doesn’t trivialize the act of labor by any means. Finding comfort, strength, and determination while you’re going through labor and delivery is a crucial and vital role for both mother and baby. Read [...]
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Best Birthing Positions
Posted on13. Jan, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
If your wish is to give birth naturally at home or in a birthing center, then finding ways to ease the discomfort of labor is exactly what you need. Even if you’re thinking of a hospital birth but would like the least amount of intervention possible – these birth positions can benefit you tremendously while [...]
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How to Choose a Pediatrician
Posted on10. Jan, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Choosing a doctor that you’re going to entrust the welfare of your child to for many years to come isn’t an easy decision. In fact, it’s a rather monumental one. Granted, you are absolutely free to change doctors as you see fit, but it’s best if you can find one that you’re able to establish [...]
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3 Ways to Help Avoid a C-Section
Posted on08. Jan, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Pregnancy should be a joyous time for you and your partner, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be thinking about how you want your labor to go while you’re enjoying being pregnant. While having a birth plan is important and can help to bring you to a peaceful state about how you’d like your labor [...]
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