Are C-Sections More Civilized?

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From an article titled “No love for labor” found at www.DeccanHerald.com
“More and more women are opting for fast-track deliveries through elective C-section. Rising affluence, limited time and desire for pain-free birthing has spurred this unhealthy trend. [...]

Are Men, Machines, and Hospitals Necessary for a Healthy Childbirth?

The following is an excerpt from American Sexuality Magazine By Marsden Wagner Childbirth is not a medical issue; it is a social issue that may or may not have medical consequences. Childbirth is a very personal, emotional phenomenon, analogous to sexual intercourse. Most people would balk at an expert coming in to tell [...]

Unassisted Childbirth

Why an Unassisted Childbirth (UC) or Homebirth is the Superior Choice over Hospital Birth for the Vast Majority of Women.
A woman in the United States today has three options for giving birth.

Hospital Delivery
Midwife Home or Birthing Center Delivery
Unassisted Childbirth

Although all choices can be appropriate depending on the circumstances, the vast majority of babies can be [...]

Studies Show Homebirth Is Safe, Episiotomy Is Harmful

Source: www.PRWeb.com
(PRWEB) A study in the June 18th issue (2005) of the British Medical Journal found that “planned home births for low risk women in the United States are associated with similar safety and less medical intervention as low risk hospital births.” With prospective data from more than 5000 births attended in 2000 by Certified [...]

What to Expect From a Hospital Birth

Occasionally, babies run into a few difficulties while making their way into the world. Special procedures may be needed for example, to aid your baby’s exit from the birth canal. Or, if your baby’s health is at risk, a cesarean delivery may be required. Don’t forget, that no matter how the birth goes, a healthy [...]

Risks of Childbirth Interventions

In spite of all the advertising touting “home-like” birthing rooms in hospitals, for most women, a hospital birth will be nothing like a home birth. Interventions are routine in the hospitals in my state. Every laboring woman will be hooked up for some period of time to an electronic fetal monitor, given vaginal exams, and [...]