Labor/Delivery
This category is when I post topics that deal mainly with what to look for while in labor. Great to read when you’re pregnant, obviously, but not topics as much related to what to do while you are still pregnant. :)
Natural Birth In The News
Mar 19th
>>>>>>>>> Hey everyone! So here are some of the more recent things in the news that you can find about Natural Childbirth. I post most of these to my Twitter, but I thought about how some of you dont follow me on Twitter and I should be posting them on my website as well, for
Cytotec
Mar 10th
Thinking about inducing labor? Going to “schedule that date” now for when baby will arrive? Maybe, after reading this, you might think again… Women going into the hospital to induce labor, but want to try for a natural birth (and many times women not trying for any sort of birth) women are given a drug
10 Ways to a Natural Labor
Mar 9th
There are many ways to increase your chance for having a natural birth. Women’s bodies are meant to have babies, all on their own, without much assistance. There are the occasional times when help and intervention are needed, and for the ability to have it, we are grateful. However, in general, women can deliver their
The Fetal Heimlich Maneuver
Feb 11th
Lets give a little background of what the Heimlich Maneuver is, just to lay a foundation. Definition: Heimlich maneuver – An emergency first-aid treatment, consisting of a series of under-the-diaphragm abdominal thrusts, used on a person choking on food or a foreign object. (http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_nontrauma/glossary.cfm#H) In any case, the Heimlich maneuver was created to help expel
Delayed Cord Clamping
Jan 25th
Delayed Cord Clamping: Many people do not understand cord clamping. We are familiar with seeing the baby being born and the cord being cut straight away and handed to either mom or the nursing staff. Did you know though that cutting the cord immediately after birth is not as beneficial as delaying this procedure? A
Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM)
Jan 11th
Lets talk about the Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM): Basics- As shown in the picture above the EFM is the form of ultrasound used during labor. It usually consists of 2 bands strapped around moms belly during labor. One band measures the baby’s heart tones and the other measures the moms contractions. In Colorado and many
The Natural Alignment Plateau
Dec 23rd
N.A.P- Natural Alignment Plateau. This natural phenomenon occurs in a large number of births, but is rarely talked about in the modern world of obstetrics. Im not even sure that doctors & nurses have been educated on this naturally occurring event in their formal eduaction. The N.A.P. is a normal period of time in many
The Brewer Pregnancy Diet
Dec 11th
What should a pregnant mother eat? Dr. Tom Brewer formulated a diet to try and change the high rate of Toxemia in pregnancy. He had great sucess with this in his practice. This is a fantastic diet to follow while youre pregnant. While no diet can GUARETNEE that you wont end up with Toxemia- following
The Pros/Cons of the Epidural
Dec 7th
Most women when walking in the door to their chosen hospital to deliver their baby opt FOR the Epidural. Many of them however, don’t realize that the choice to do so, could alter the rest of their labor and birth. The Epidural is a form Anesthesia also known as a *local* form of pain medication.
Pitocin
Nov 27th
Lets talk today about Pitocin. Pitocin will be discussed in this article in relation to birth. The Basics: Pitocin is the synthetic, man made version of Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the body. When is Pitocin Used in labor? Although Pitocin is meant to only be used in late first stage