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 Birth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birth trauma is a theory in some branches of psychology and alternative medicine that the baby experiences extreme pain during the birthing process and that this pain influences the child later in life.
Birth pangs are the pains felt by the mother during labour, resulting from contractions of the uterus and pressure on nerves and organs.
Birth is the process in animals by which an offspring is expelled from the body of its mother.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth   (561 words)

  
 ICPA - Birth Trauma
In the meantime, manual treatment of birth trauma injuries to the neuromusculoskeletal system could be beneficial to many patients not now receiving such treatment, and it is well within the means of current practice in chiropractic and manual medicine.
Clinical, neurological and roentgenological complex investigations of 174 children with similar birth injuries revealed pathogenetic relations between birth trauma of the spine, the medulla and the functional obturations of the intestinal tract as pylorospasms, spastic-hypotonic dyskinesia of the ileum and gastroesophageal reflux.
http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/chiropractic/birthtrauma.htm   (2718 words)

  
 Birth Trauma
Birth is a natural phenomenon that should not be viewed or treated as a medical condition.
This increased pulling and twisting during the birth process, coupled with a decrease in the pelvic opening and a non alignment with gravity often set the stage for birth trauma, subluxation and the resulting problems.
Health consequences to the newborn from birth trauma range from immediate and severe to hidden problems that may take years to surface.
http://www.chirotips.com/birth_trauma.htm   (412 words)

  
 Birth Injury, Birth Trauma
Mechanical trauma involves some physical act to the body — usually the skull of the infant — which prevents the needed transmission of oxygen to the brain of the infant.
Even transient injuries which are readily apparent to a parent result in anxiety and questioning that appropriately require supportive and informative counseling by the health providers.
If, after a thorough review of the pertinent medical records and other sworn statements, a physician concludes with reasonable certainty that the action or inaction of the defendant physician was the cause of damage to the plaintiff, it is appropriate to file suit against the physician/hospital.
http://www.civilrights.com/mm_birthinjury.html   (499 words)

  
 The Trauma of Birth
This whole field of trauma is ripe for integration, and the primal and other deep experiential psychotherapeutic work that has been going on can help a great deal in understanding the phenomena of trauma in general.
Lake (1980), in one of his charts, presents the way in which his four levels of trauma can be related to Grof’s four stages of birth to make a matrix of sixteen cells which account between them for the origins of many of the neuroses.
Thus, there is a direct link between the traumatic experience of the baby during birth and the traumatic experience of the soldier in battle.
http://www.primalspirit.com/pr2_1rowan_traumabirth.htm   (4608 words)

  
 Treating Cesarean Birth Trauma During Infancy
Emerson informed them that the five behaviors were common symptoms of cesarean birth trauma, that the same behaviors were absent in babies who did not have cesarean birth trauma, and that the behaviors would not go away but would probably develop into more progressive symptoms and behaviors as Morgan got older.
This video describes the treatment of Morgan's cesarean birth trauma while she was an infant, and the immediate and long range outcomes of her treatment...
Morgan's birth postures and movements were analyzed for purposes of diagnosis and treatment, and you are viewing this analysis on the screen.
http://www.eheart.com/cesarean/emvid.html   (6777 words)

  
 Trauma & Abuse case histories
The Tearless Trauma Technique: This is an important method, rather than a specific case history.
Those who want to discuss the use of EFT for a specific emotional or physical problem with a professional in the health field are referred to our Referral section, where a number of licensed and unlicensed practitioners who use EFT in their practices are listed.
EFT used instead of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on severe trauma with impressive results
http://www.emofree.com/trauma.htm   (460 words)

  
 Birth Trauma
The symptoms in the infants varied, according to the degree of birth trauma and level of vitality in the infant (strength of the immune system).
When navigating the birth canal, considerable forces may be placed on the infants body, especially the head, tailbone, and spine.
If the child tries to go through the birth canal in an unusual fashion, the mother has uterine fibroids, or the mother has structural problems with her tail bone or pelvis, the problems can be greatly exaggerated.
http://www.osteohome.com/SubPages/brthtrm.html   (1277 words)

  
 Birth Trauma Attorney New York. Lawyer in NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx & Manhattan for Birth Injury Cases
Some babies may show signs of bruising on the face and head as the result of trauma passing through the birth canal and coming in contact with the mother's pelvic bone and tissue.
A difficult birth or injury to the baby can occur because of the baby's size or the position during labor and delivery.
Caput is a severe swelling of the soft tissue of a baby's scalp that develops as the baby travels through the birth canal.
http://www.newyorkbraininjury.com/birth-trauma.cfm   (864 words)

  
 The Trauma of Birth by Otto Rank, A Review
But to focus one's analysis only upon the birth trauma itself is limit one's usefulness to the analysand and extend the process of analysis and its cost without a concomitant benefit.
When the doyles associated with his birth are traced during the analysis, the separation from his substitute mother is achievable without creating the very onerous feelings and affect that led him originally to come into analysis.
One's time in the womb can be considered to be pleasure-laden until the onset of the birth process during which any doyles of anxiety felt by the mother will be acquired by the child and associated with its birth.
http://www.doyletics.com/arj/ttobrev.htm   (4891 words)

  
 birth trauma. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
The psychological shock said to be experienced by an infant during birth.
A physical injury sustained by an infant during birth.
http://www.bartleby.com/61/1/B0280100.html   (85 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Birth Injury Attorneys: Labor Trauma, Injuries, Medical, Malpractice, Errors, PA Lawyers
One major cause of birth injuries is oxygen deprivation, which commonly occurs when the umbilical cord is compressed and/or twisted in the birth process.
These problems have become known as birth injuries in the medical and legal community.
The shoulder is caught behind the pelvic bone of the mother.
http://www.munley.com/birth_injury_malpractice_attorneys.html   (750 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Birth Injury Lawyer Pennsylvania Birth Trauma Claim Attorney Delivery Room Negligance
If your child has suffered from any form of birth trauma or birth injury, ranging from Bell's palsy and cerebral palsy to birth-related neurological injury arising from early or pre-term labor, contact our law firm.
At Richards & Kelly, we have handled birth injury cases involving paralysis, brain damage, disfigurement, and death of the newborn.
But it can turn into a tragedy if birth injury or birth trauma arises because of negligent doctors, OBGYNs, nurses, or other medical professionals.
http://www.pa-birthinjuries.com   (1061 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Birth trauma
Core process psychotherapy trainees relive birth trauma as part of their training.
Recognition of the relevance of birth experiences has existed since the early days of psychology.
Public attention was drawn to the importance of prenatal experiences by the 1981 book The Secret Life of the Unborn Child by Thomas R. Verny, who founded the Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH).
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Birth-trauma   (715 words)

  
 Bonding and Birth Trauma
Birth Trauma Bibliography from An annotated bibliography on Development, Behavior, and Psychic Experience in the Prenatal Period and the Consequences for Life History compiled by M.
Birth insult increases amphetamine-induced behavioral responses in the adult rat.
Physical and emotional birth traumas can interfere with a mother's ability to provide as much love and care for her baby as she would like.
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/brtrauma.html   (12203 words)

  
 CastellinoTraining.com - About Us
Castellino presents a model of prenatal and birth trauma resolution therapy as an integration of principles and practices drawn from energetic body work, cranial/sacral fluid tide work, psychotherapeutic approaches, trauma resolution work, and birth simulation work.
His current practice focuses on the resolution of prenatal, birth and other early trauma / stress through an approach combining polarity therapy, craniosacral therapy, play therapy, trauma resolution, birth simulation and pre and peri-natal psychology.
In his work with infants and children, Ray extends a sensitivity and grace in healing early trauma that is revolutionary, compassionate and effective.
http://www.raycastellino.com/about.shtml   (756 words)

  
 eMedicine - Birth Trauma : Article by Nirupama Laroia, MD
Injuries to the infant resulting from mechanical forces (ie, compression, traction) during the process of birth are categorized as birth trauma.
Recognition of trauma necessitates a careful physical and neurologic evaluation of the infant to establish whether additional injuries exist.
Symmetry of structure and function should be assessed as well as specifics such as cranial nerve examination, individual joint range of motion, and scalp/skull integrity.
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2836.htm   (3345 words)

  
 Babies Remember
By reducing the amount of trauma to the baby during this process, it is potentially possible that you will produce a happier child, and a more fulfilled adult.
Therapists who are trained in regression types of therapy can tell you interesting accounts of adults regressing back to the time of their birth.
We owe it to our babies to give them the most loving start possible.
http://www.wendi.com/birth/html/babies_remember.html   (372 words)

  
 Children Harmed by Birth Trauma, and Their Parents v Negligent Medical Care Providers (birth trauma) Lawsuit Kahn ...
It occurs when the baby is pulled in such a way as to stretch or tear some or all of the five nerves that emanate from the brachial plexus nerve bundle and control the shoulders, arms and hands.
Between five and eight percent of infants weighing less than 1500 grams (3 pounds) at birth develop cerebral palsy, and infants weighing less than 1500 grams are 25 times more likely to develop cerebral palsy than infants who are born at full term weighing more than 2500 grams.
These include brachial plexus injury, cerebral palsy, Group B streptococcus infection, head trauma, facial nerve trauma, spinal cord trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, bone fractures, and other injuries.
http://www.kglg.com/case/case.asp?lngCaseId=1770   (2325 words)

  
 Postpartum Depression
If you feel any regret, pain, feelings of humiliation, visions of moments in birth that you cringe to remember but can't seem to forget...then you are in the right place.
Postpartum treatment key for depression: study - Jul 6/05 -- The key to preventing postpartum depression may be individual support provided after birth by a health professional and tailored to a mother's needs, says a University of Toronto researcher.
Individual assessment and intensive support provided by a health professional to at-risk women after they give birth was the most successful approach to preventing postpartum depression; group-based strategies weren't as effective.
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/ppdepres.html   (4052 words)

  
 VBAC.com - a woman-centered, evidence based, resource.
Our goal is to help women make informed decisions about how they will give birth and to encourage an honest and respectful dialogue with their caregivers.
A cesarean can be a life-saving procedure for a mother and/or her baby, but overall,
It was chosen as the best book in the field of Health and Medicine by the American Library Association in 1983.
http://www.vbac.com   (786 words)

  
 The Law Offices of Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC - Babylaw.com - home page
Click Here to find out how valuable an experienced attorney can be to your child's birth injury case.
If your disabled child's birth injury was caused by medical negligence, you need a law firm with
You can call us for free at 1-800-BABY-LAW, or E-mail Us with questions about your child's injuries.
http://babylaw.com   (324 words)

  
 Hinkle & Foran - Attorneys at Law
Special techniques or a caesarian may be necessary.
C-sections are sometimes performed if the baby is in a breech position, if the mother suffers from diabetes, if the delivery process takes an extremely long time, or if there are problems with the umbilical cord.
Birth trauma injuries include cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, shoulder dystocia, and brain damage.
http://www.hinkleforan.com/html/practicebi_areas.html   (935 words)

  
 Birth Injury Lawyer Orlando Florida Tampa Cerebral Palsy Attorneys
Birth injuries can occur if excessive force is applied in the delivery of a child.
Complications in the process of labor and delivery can result in a wide variety of problems for a newborn baby.
One major cause of birth trauma is oxygen deprivation, which commonly occurs when the umbilical cord is compressed or twisted in the birth process.
http://www.jrhooperlaw.com/PracticeAreas/PracticeAreaDescriptions18.asp   (591 words)

  
 Birth Trauma Association
She suggests this is within the scope of midwifery practice, caused no harm to participants, was perceived as helpful and improved confidence about a future pregnancy.
Gamble suggests that a brief midwife led counselling session for women who report distressing birth experience was effective in reducing symptoms of trauma, depression, stress and feelings of self-blame.
The study found a high prevalence of psychological morbidity (postpartum depression, and trauma symptoms) after childbirth, and whilst most women improved over time there was a marked improvement by those who received counselling compared to those who did not (control group).
http://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/research_new.htm   (222 words)

  
 Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma
This condition describes facial paralysis caused by compression on the facial nerves while an infant is inside the uterus or being delivered.
However, most mothers who have these factors do not deliver babies with facial palsy or birth trauma.
"Seventh" cranial nerve palsy due to birth trauma
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/001425.htm   (353 words)

  
 Birth Injuries - Chicago, Illinois - Litigators Incorporated
Many times we can prove doctors were negligent in preventing birth injuries like cerebral palsy and brain damage by carefully studying the medical records.
If a child suffers a period of oxygen deprivation, it can result in fetal distress, which may lead to permanent damage or death if a doctor doesn't act quickly.
Contact our attorneys now at 1-866-251-0808 to schedule a free birth injury case consultation.
http://www.palsyhelp.com/litigators/practice.html   (217 words)

  
 Birth Trauma Association
On these pages, we offer emotional and practical support to women and their families.
Also, as many as 200,000 more women may feel traumatised by childbirth and develop some of the symptoms of PTSD.
The Birth Trauma Association supports all women who have had a traumatic birth experience.
http://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk   (443 words)

  
 Birth Injury Information
He also has authored many articles and lectured on numerous subjects concerning cerebral palsy, electronic fetal monitoring, asphyxia, meconium, placental pathology, vaginal birth after cesarean section, neonatal stroke, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, and other topics that routinely arise in cerebral palsy and obstetrical malpractice litigation.
Apfel is the former chairperson of the Medical Negligence Section of the Maryland Trial lawyers Association and the former co-chair of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
He has served as co-counsel, lead counsel, or evaluated cerebral palsy cases for lawyers or families in:
http://www.birthinjuryinfo.com   (449 words)

  
 Medical Dictionary: Birth trauma - WrongDiagnosis.com
Birth trauma (medical condition): Injury to the newborn during childbirth
Birth trauma: Another name for Birth Injury (or close medical condition association).
Birth trauma: Any physical injury occurring during the birth process.
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/medical/birth_trauma.htm   (130 words)

  
 Birth Trauma: Causes, Effects, Methods to Heal - An EMDR Approach
Birth Trauma: Causes, Effects, Methods to Heal - An EMDR Approach
This is a two-day workshop for clinicians to understand the risk factors and causes associated with trauma during the prenatal period, the birth, and the early postnatal period which can affect the mother's and father's perception of the baby, their own self-concept, and their relationship.
Trauma during this period may create lifelong reactions in the infant.
http://www.councilforrelationships.org/Workshops/2004_Luber_EMDR_Seminar_Series-Birth_Trauma.htm   (131 words)

  
 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Birth Trauma, Wrongful Death - Jackson
Birth trauma can result in serious financial and emotional hardships for the family.
Birth trauma includes cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, shoulder dystocia, and brain damage.
Some birth trauma injuries require physical therapy or constant care.
http://www.myattorney.net/html/negligence.html   (959 words)

  
 TABS - Trauma and Birth Stress
Only recently has it been recognized that PTSD may be suffered as a result of a traumatic birth experience.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the psychological term for a set of reactions anyone may experience when something traumatic, scary or bad happens.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered as a result of a traumatic birth experience has only recently been recognized.
http://www.tabs.org.nz   (570 words)

  
 :Association for Pre- & Perinatal Psychology and Health
In these pages you'll be able to explore the many mental and emotional dimensions of pregnancy and birth in everything from scholarly articles to personal stories and late-breaking headlines.
http://www.birthpsychology.com   (53 words)

  
 Trauma-induced birth killed fetus - 11/19/04
The fetus died of premature birth associated with trauma to the mother, according to chief medical examiner Dr. Daniel Spitz.
Medical examiner: Fetus died from premature delivery induced by trauma
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP -- An autopsy of a fetus found buried in a Richmond Township back yard failed to show if it could have survived outside the mother's womb, the Macomb County medical examiner said Wednesday.
http://www.detnews.com/2004/metro/0411/19/D01-10025.htm   (677 words)

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