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The Benefits of A Water Birth

Benefits of a water birth

The Benefits of A Water Birth Water birth is exactly what it sounds like, giving birth in a tub of water. Of course you will want to keep the water warm as that is most comfortable for mother and child. While it is an uncommon practice, it is one with many benefits. Some who go [...]

Top Trends in Pregnancy and Birth

Birth Networks, Birth Stories, Hypnosis for Childbirth, Prenatal Yoga, Water-assisted Labor, Doulas, & Pregnancy Massage Source: www.PRWeb.com 7 Alternative ways to prepare for childbirth and cope with the intensity of labor. Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) — As the shift toward self-education continues to grow, large numbers of American women are choosing alternative ways to prepare for [...]

Video: Natural Waterbirth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_77qzUY6IQ Now this is natural childbirth. This is a beautiful waterbirth. Notice how effortlessly the baby comes out when the mom is not on her back. Always remember that a supine (on the back) position is the absolute worst position to give birth in. Women are on their backs for the benefit of hospital personnel [...]

Who Says Childbirth Needs to be Painful?

Source: PRWeb.com Secrets of having a great birth are uncovered in this newly released book. 48 moms share their stories and wisdom through their own inspirational birth stories. (PRWEB) — Studies show that nine out of ten first-time mothers are afraid of giving birth and worried about the pain. But it doesn’t have to be [...]

She Births: A Modern Woman’s Guidebook for an Ancient Rite of Passage

“She Births: A Modern Woman’s Guidebook for an Ancient Rite of Passage” by Marcie Macari explores the Spiritual side of childbirth that is often overlooked or missing entirely in modern medically managed childbirths. Macari makes an excellent argument for all women to explore within to find their Divine Feminine and take that to their pregnancy [...]

How to Relax During Childbirth

Whether you use hypnosis, yoga or deep breathing, an effective childbirth requires the ability to relax. Relaxing during stress and pain is easier said than done, but nine months of practice can create a relaxation pro with one more tool in her childbirth arsenal. By: Heather Hill The best childbirth tips for an expectant mother [...]

Video: Natural Waterbirth

This is a lovely waterbirth video from YouTube. Notice how the noises the mother is making sound much more pleasurable than the agonizing moans you hear from most mothers who choose the medical model of childbirth. While this waterbirth does have a midwife in attendance, the midwife seems to do a fairly decent job of [...]

Episiotomies – Do You Really Need One?

By Heather Hill If you’re like me when I was pregnant, you are probably being bombarded with information. Between reading and getting so much advice about everything from what to feed your baby to which diaper cream to use, you might find that you have more questions than answers. You are also probably wondering about [...]

Pain Relief During Childbirth

Giving birth can an extremely uncomfortable and painful experience for many mothers, and while for some women labor goes quickly and relatively easily, for others it can turn into a real ordeal. Where our grandmothers had to go through the pain barrier more or less unaided, there are quite a few options available for today’s [...]

Pregnancy and Birth for First Time Mothers

If you are pregnant for the first time, the idea of childbirth can be frightening and a bit overwhelming. Typically, a pregnancy takes anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks. Though many first-time mothers indicated that their babies were delivered past their due date, it is always best to be ready and prepared for what is [...]

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