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| | Childbirth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Uterine contractions are always intense during childbirth, but a woman may or may not experience them as pain. |  | | These risks should be balanced against the fact that childbirth can be extremely painful, and anesthetics are an effective and generally safe pain treatment. |  | | Mothers are often allowed a babymoon period where they are relieved of their normal duties to recover from childbirth and establish breastfeeding with their babies. |
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| | Natural childbirth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Natural childbirth is a childbirth philosophy that attempts to minimize medical intervention, particularly the use of anaesthetic medications. |  | | Some have also criticized natural childbirth as a fad, and point out that medical advances have significantly decreased the incidence of maternal death during childbirth and infant mortality. |  | | The Lamaze and Bradley Method are popular systems to help parents-to-be prepare for the birth process in general, and emphasize natural birth in particular. |
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| | Enemas & Childbirth |
 | | Childbirth was probably one of the first conditions that brought about the development of professional healers. |  | | The enema is very useful in natural childbirth and would have been one of the basic tools of any good healer called on for the care of mothers to be as well as many other conditions. |  | | Once the correction of constipation was discovered via an enema, it is certain that enemas would have been applied to other illnesses and processes in which patients seek the care of others. |
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http://www.lifeknox.com/childbirth.htm
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| | Childbirth |
 | | The Bradley method is called father-coached childbirth, because it focuses on the father serving as coach throughout the process. |  | | Most women choose some type of pain relief during childbirth, ranging from relaxation and imagery to drugs. |  | | Women who use the breathing exercises learned in childbirth classes find that these can help cope with the pain experienced during this phase. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/childbirth.jsp
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| | Childbirth Guide: Anesthesia |
 | | During your childbirth experience, you may choose to deliver your baby naturally or you may opt for some type of pain relief. |  | | One of the most popular pain relief methods of childbirth. |  | | Women who receive the epidural after giving birth naturally are amazed at the relief from pain. |
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http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/1483/anesthesia.html
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| | Natural Childbirth FAQ |
 | | The term "Natural Childbirth" is most widely used to describe a birth in which the mother labors without the use of pain medications. |  | | Some women are concerned that a natural childbirth is dangerous for the mother or the baby because of stories they have heard about necessary cesarean surgery or other interventions. |  | | However, most mothers will still consider themselves to have had a "Natural Childbirth" if they used medical interventions such as Electronic Fetal Monitoring, IV Fluids and even labor stimulating drugs such as synthetic oxytocin as long as they have not used pain relieving medications during labor. |
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http://www.birthingnaturally.net/faqcenter/natural_birth.html
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| | Natural Childbirth |
 | | The pain of childbirth which is normal and even healthy will give them the cues that they will need to work effectively with their bodies. |  | | Natural childbirth generally refers to a mother's desire to experience childbirth without using any pain medication or having any unnecessary medical interventions. |  | | Taking childbirth education classes with her support person helps to prepare the mother for the birth both physically and emotionally. |
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http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/chicago/natural.htm
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 | | Childbirth is a natural process – one that women’s bodies were designed for. |  | | In a calm, relaxed state your muscles and skin can stretch easily and naturally in a pain-free way. |  | | It’s no wonder they are tense and unable to relax. |
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http://www.mpowerme.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/childbirth.htm
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| | Finding the Childbirth Education Class That's Right for You |
 | | Childbirth classes can be taught by highly trained instructors who provide you with an in-depth look at the wonders of birth—or by shockingly incompetent instructors who haven't had any experience with childbirth at all, firsthand or otherwise. |  | | Childbirth classes can help reduce your anxiety about giving birth by giving you an idea of what to expect—whether you end up having a vaginal or cesarean delivery. |  | | He and his assistant, registered nurse Margaret Gamper, began teaching pregnant women that they could break the so-called fear-tension-pain cycle of childbirth by educating themselves about what childbirth involved and learning techniques to manage the pain. |
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http://www.webmd.com/content/article/88/99733.htm
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| | Links to Childbirth Attendants, Doulas, and Educators |
 | | Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and to trust their inner wisdom. |  | | Comments: HypnoBirthing® is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth, enhanced by hypnosis techniques, that allows women to call upon their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing in the way that most mirrors nature... |  | | As a childbirth educator and doula, Heidi uses the images of babies from births that she has attended. |
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| | Childbirth Education Specialists - About Us |
 | | I was also being approached frequently by aspiring Childbirth Educators in need of training and practical, hands-on experience. |  | | While credentials and experience are very important aspects to consider when evaluating your trainer, since you will spend valuable time with me and we will explore intimate topics, I feel you should know more about me personally. |  | | "Based on my own childbirth experiences, I found childbirth education lacking. |
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| | ALACE Mission and History of Childbirth Educators |
 | | Recognizing that relaxation is the key to natural childbirth, only the slow, deep breathing of relaxation is emphasized. |  | | The ALACE Childbirth Educator training program combines the important psychological perspectives on birth that have always distinguished Informed Birth & Parenting classes with insights into the far-reaching sociological and anthropological influences that shape women's experiences of birth in our culture. |  | | The most well-known method of natural childbirth in this country, "Lamaze," was developed around 1950 by Dr. Ferdinand Lamaze in France under the name "childbirth without pain." Lamaze had witnessed women in the Soviet Union giving birth without anesthesia after they had undergone Pavlovian conditioning to breathe and relax during contractions. |
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| | Women's: Childbirth: Childbirth Classes |
 | | You will have the opportunity to prepare for your childbirth experience in the warm, relaxing environment of one of the area's nicest hotels. |  | | A variety of childbirth preparation methods, including the Lamaze method, are discussed to help you find the techniques that works best for you. |  | | We discuss signs of labor, the labor process, pain management and labor support, breathing and relaxation techniques, birthing options, and how you and your partner can work as a team with your physician or nurse midwife and healthcare professionals. |
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http://www.siouxvalley.org/CentersofExcellence/Womens/Services/PregnancyandChildbirthServices/ChildbirthClasses\Index.cfm
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| | Childbirth classes |
 | | The Bradley Method embraces the idea that childbirth is a natural process and that, with the right preparation, most women can avoid pain medication and routine interventions during labor and birth. |  | | While approaches vary, the goal is to provide you with information to minimize your fears and help you make informed decisions, and teach you techniques to help you relax and cope. |  | | The curriculum emphasizes the importance of diet and exercise during pregnancy, teaches deep breathing techniques to manage pain, and involves the husband or partner as an integral participant in the birth process. |
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http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/childbirth/161.html
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 | | Childbirth is different for all women, and no one can predict how much pain you will have. |  | | One of the things you may be most concerned with is the amount of pain you may have during labor. |  | | During the labor process, your health care provider should ask you if you need pain relief, and will help you decide what option is the best for you. |
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http://www.4woman.gov/Pregnancy/birth.htm
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| | Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth - Moskowitz |
 | | Not many homoeopaths have the opportunity to treat patients during childbirth, it still remains very much in the domaine of the hospital and orthodox medicine. |  | | The result is a modern and delightfully informative guide to homeopathic medicine during pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn period. |  | | In this section, Dr. Moskowitz very concisely explains self-care techniques which a patient may apply in cases of emergency when no physician or midwife is on hand. |
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http://www.wholehealthnow.com/books/pregnancy-childbirth.html
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| | ScienceDaily: Discovery Of The Oldest Remains Of A Woman Who Died In Childbirth |
 | | From Chloroform To Epidurals: New Book By UF Physician Examines History Of Labor Pain Relief (March 1, 2000) -- Is the pain of childbirth an ancient curse, a meaningful passage to the beginning of a new life or simply a bout of agony to be endured with a generous helping of... |  | | Doula Support Found To Be A Risk-Free Alternative For Pain Relief During Childbirth (June 4, 1997) -- Women in labor who were supported by a doula (an experienced female companion) but received no pain medication experienced the same levels of pain as women who received epidural analgesia, both... |  | | This practical, in-depth book on pregnanacy and childbirth provides thorough, reliable information to guide and reassure expectant... |
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| | Hypnosis for Childbirth |
 | | In addition, the more relaxation the mother experiences during labor, the more comfort she will have, and the depth of relaxation necessary can easily be achieved with hypnosis, as physical relaxation is learned and practiced daily in preparation for birth using guided visualizations followed by positive hypnotic suggestions. |  | | Hypnosis is used in medical and dental practices with great success by patients who have life-threatening allergies to anesthetics, allowing them to undergo surgeries with no drugs and no pain. |  | | We know, therefore, that the mind can be trained to experience discomfort as only pressure, and that is what is achieved in childbirth hypnosis as well. |
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| | ALACE About Childbirth Educators |
 | | We teach relaxation and coping tools to work with pain and discomfort, rather than "techniques" for avoiding sensation. |  | | We believe that it is possible to help strengthen the family through improving the experience of birth. |  | | Our program has long been recognized for its holistic approach to childbirth education. |
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| | Birth Support Providers -- Childbirth Educators |
 | | Also training is available for aspiring midwife assistants, childbirth assistant/doulas and breastfeeding peer counselors. |  | | Classes provide labor-coping strategies (breathing, relaxation, etc.), explore spiritual and emotional aspects of pregnancy and childbirth and help the woman develop trust in birth and confidence in her abilities. |  | | Instructor is accredited through the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators, ALACE. |
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| | Pregnancy & Childbirth Links |
 | | She is a writer, teacher, and speaker who gives workshops and presentations to maternity professionals and trains doulas, childbirth educators and birth counselors. |  | | From your Suite101.com CE A Doula "is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth." Learn what to expect from a doula and how a doula can help a woman have a safe and satisfying birth. |  | | Birth is a once in a lifetime experience, one that should rank up there as one of the most important days of a families life. |
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http://www.suite101.com/links.cfm/pregnancy_childbirth
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| | Childbirth, Natural Childbirth With Hypnosis, Hypnosis, |
 | | Contrary to the popular opinion, childbirth does not have to be painful. |  | | By the time you are ready to deliver your baby, you'll be fully prepared and you'll know exactly what stage of delivery you are in and what you need to do for the most enjoyable birthing experience. |  | | In most countries around the world, women deliver children naturally, without any anesthetics or drugs which can be damaging to the new-born child. |
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| | AskDrGayle.com: An Easier Childbirth |
 | | In An Easier Childbirth, Gayle Peterson, a nationally recognized leader in the field of perinatal psychology, prepares the mother-to-be for the most positive experience possible utilizing a childbirth preparation method based on medical research that shows emotional factors to be important in a healthy pregnancy and delivery. |  | | She trains professionals in her prenatal counseling model and is the author of An Easier Childbirth, Birthing Normally and her latest book, Making Healthy Families. |  | | This extremely important process, which is overlooked in most childbirth books, is the essence of preparation." |
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| | Hypnosis for childbirth UK using hypnosis, a more natural way, learn this at Bristol Hypnotherapy Clinic & Harley ... |
 | | Hypnosis for childbirth UK using hypnosis, a more natural way, learn this at Bristol Hypnotherapy Clinic & Harley Street, London.. |  | | During the term of pregnancy, discomfort with back pain, morning sickness, headaches, insomnia can be alleviated. |  | | Fears of hospitals, needles, tokophobia, panic attacks and clinical / ante natal depression can create an unpleasant pregnancy and childbirth. |
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http://www.childbirth-bristol.co.uk
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| | Childbirth Education |
 | | The newest addition to The Snuggery’s childbirth education program, Boot Camp helps prepare dads-to-be for the challenges ahead by bringing them in together with veteran dads and their newborn babies for a fun and interactive session. |  | | For those who have attended our Childbirth classes in the past, we offer a 2-hour class to refresh your memory and your Coping and Coaching Skills. |  | | We will review Preparing for Childbirth Series, as well as provide an opportunity to practice relaxation and coping techniques. |
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 | | Topics include a review of what's new in childbirth, medications, comfort measures, the role of the coach, and helping your younger child adjust. |  | | Prenatal Topics: Week 1 to 5: preparing for labour and birth including process of childbirth, pain management, decision making, medical procedures, medications, epidurals and breastfeeding. |  | | As informed consumers, participating in your care by making choices and helping yourself, you can significantly affect how this day unfolds. |
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http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/prenataled/childbirth.htm
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| | Childbirth |
 | | For 12 weeks (compared to the usual six of most childbirth courses), you learn about nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and how to aim for a natural childbirth. |  | | The Lamaze Method: Probably the most recognized childbirth training method in the US today. |  | | I have created this page with a particular model in mind, that of well-educated, natural, unmedicated (no pain medication, no induction medication), low-intervention childbirth as opposed to the medical-technocratic model that is now prevalent in the United States. |
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http://www.sidhe66.atfreeweb.com/childbirth.htm
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| | Childbirth |
 | | Some women decide in advance they don't want to use any pain relieving drugs (analgesia), but may change their mind during labour. |  | | There are different kinds of pain relief that can be offered during childbirth. |  | | Regular muscle tightening exercises help reduce the chance of this happening. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/childbirth.htm
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| | Amazon.ca: Childbirth Education: Books |
 | | The chapter on the "the basis of relaxation" was very interesting as it helped me understand the history of using relaxation in childbirth and the different philosphies behind each technique. |  | | Covers the childbirth educator, expectant parents, supportive strategies for childbirth, promoting wellness, the classroom experience, and professional practice. |  | | This popular resource, edited by two well-known educators and practitioners, provides comprehensive; research based coverage of the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for childbirth education. |
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http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0721680097
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| | Childbirth Education |
 | | It is the goal of our Childbirth classes and Doula services as well as our Childbirth Educator and Doula certification programs to promote safe and loving birth experiences through education, introspection and confident action. |  | | CEF specializes in community and hospital based childbirth assistant/doula programs, providing certified childbirth assistants to those who desire to have a positive birth experience. |  | | HypnoBirthing is a natural method of allowing your body to give birth to your baby, peacefully and with joy. |
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http://www.rslnetwork.com/midwifery/childbirtheducation.html
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| | Childbirth |
 | | Each childbirth experience is different and unique in its own right, and as your due date draws near, you want to be prepared for what is to come. |  | | Explore your options for pain relief during childbirth. |  | | If you feel a complaint is appropriate, here are a few suggestions to help you present a polite, direct, and successful critique of your medical provider. |
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http://www.babyzone.com/features/content?TopicID=2300
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| | MSN Encarta - Pregnancy and Childbirth |
 | | Natural (unmedicated) childbirth, however, is becoming more popular, in part because many women are aware and concerned that the anesthesia and medication given to them is rapidly transported across the placenta to the unborn baby. |  | | Most women prefer some kind of anesthesia to alleviate the pain associated with childbirth. |  | | Other options available regarding childbirth include regional (local) anesthesia, in which only those areas of the mother that are affected by the pain of childbirth are numbed. |
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http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761557963/Pregnancy_and_Childbirth.html
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| | Childbirth |
 | | Until science can prove a detrimental effect on those who choose to birth at home, medical personal should support families in their decision. |  | | Nor is birth a medical event, like planned surgery, that can be timed, controlled or forced to obtain the desired outcome. |  | | Girls grow up familiar with birth, don’t fear its pain and hard work, and appreciate the advantages of childbirth without drugs. |
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http://tuberose.com/Childbirth.html
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| | Natural Blessings Childbirth Services |
 | | Doulas are advocates for the mother to help her get a childbirth experience that she wants. |  | | Doulas acknowledge that pregnacy and childbirth are normal, natural and healthy. |  | | Doulas understand what changes need to take place in a woman's body to give birth. |
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| | HypBirth: Hypnobirthing Program |
 | | It is the most comprehensive and easy-to-use program for the preparation and facilitation of childbirth hypnosis available. |  | | Do you have a deep desire to achieve a natural unmedicated childbirth but are frightened by the notion of childbirth pain? |  | | Learn how to eliminate these stress hormones and instead, elevate your body's own natural pain reliever and "love drug" endorphins. |
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| | Childbirth the Way Nature Intended |
 | | Childbirth is an important event that you will remember all your life. How a baby is born affects the bonding process between mother, father, and baby. Many couples find that having an experienced, trained, woman caregiver attend their birth helps them to relax and have a more joyful experience. |  | | A doula provides physical, emotional, and informational support to both mother and father, during pregnancy and childbirth. |  | | The most joyful births are those that are allowed to follow their original design, without human interventions. |
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| | Childbirth, from InternetBabies.com |
 | | You must be willing to devote time and energy into finding the right care provider, doing your own research (reading and taking natural childbirth classes), and taking good care of yourself to keep your pregnancy low-risk with the help of a midwife who will educate you on nutrition and low-tech approaches to potential problems. |  | | You must feel completely comfortable with the idea of birthing at home before making the decision. |  | | Childbirth is a natural biological function, not an illness or disease requiring medical intervention. |
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| | Amazon.com: Rediscovering Birth: Books: Sheila Kitzinger |
 | | To this end, she uses observations from decades of original fieldwork, as well as research from the literature, to examine childbirth practices and beliefs in many cultures. |  | | Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin |  | | Subjects > Health, Mind & Body > Relationships |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743412737?v=glance
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| | Education for Childbirth |
 | | Cordelia's approach to childbirth education is based on a wholistic model: exploring not only the physiology of childbirth and pregnancy, but also the implications of the cultural, psychological and emotional aspects on the birth experience. |  | | This two-hour seminar is team taught by Childbirth Educators, Midwives, Doulas and Maternal-Child Nurses. |  | | Potluck with New Parents: Sharing the Trials and Triumphs of Life with Baby. |
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http://www.support4birth.com/classes.html
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| | Northwest Hospital & Medical Center - Childbirth Center |
 | | At the Childbirth Center, our staff is dedicated to making every step of the birth process a memorable and positive one for you. |  | | If you are looking for pregnancy health care in the Seattle area, Northwest Hospital's active medical staff includes a variety of providers who offer obstetrical services such as obstetrician/gynecologists and family practice physicians. |  | | At Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, we know that pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting are some of the most intense, exciting, and personal experiences of your lifetime. |
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| | CBC News: Once common childbirth procedure harmful: study |
 | | The procedure had no effect on incontinence or sexual function, Dr. Katherine Hartmann of the University of North Carolina and her colleagues reported in the May 4 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. |  | | But a new review of 26 previous studies concludes episiotomies are actually linked to a higher risk of injury, more pain, more stitches and a longer recovery time after childbirth. |  | | It was also thought the procedure helped women to avoid incontinence and improve their sex lives. |
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http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/05/03/childbirth050503.html
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| | Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth - Richard MOSKOWITZ |
 | | The result is a modern and delightfully informative guide to homeopathic medicine during pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn period." |  | | Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth - Richard MOSKOWITZ |  | | Would you like to review or comment on Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth by Richard MOSKOWITZ, MD? |
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http://www.minimum.com/p7/engine/book.asp?n=776
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| | Essential Oil Use During Childbirth |
 | | However, during childbirth, use of essential oils to calm and reduce pain can be of great benefit. |  | | Consult your health care practitioner if you have any questions or concerns. |  | | Many essential oils are not recommended for use during pregnancy (please consult the properties the individual oils for more information). |
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http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/essential-oils-childbirth.htm
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| | natural childbirth - definition of natural childbirth in Encyclopedia |
 | | The natural childbirth technique attempts to minimize medical intervention, particularly anaesthetics, during childbirth. |  | | Proponents advocate that anaesthetics may increase the likelihood of complications, because labor may be slowed or the woman may not be able to adequately direct her body to push properly during final delivery. |  | | natural childbirth - definition of natural childbirth in Encyclopedia |
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| | Birth Works Childbirth Educator Certification Program |
 | | In our dynamic three-day workshop, you will be exposed to an experiential and effective learning model, that will help you in facilitating your own classes. |  | | Available to anyone interested in learning our unique approach to childbirth education, which provides loving, comprehensive and wholistic care to expectant parents. |  | | Experience in a medical profession is not required for we do not believe birth is a medical event. |
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| | VN Boards - OT - The Lighter Side (Repost) = Childbirth and the Modern Male |
 | | Now to you guys out there, I’m a veteran of the birthing process and I’ve got the medals and scars, mental and physical, to prove it. |  | | Can't deside who looks more suprised and unsure, her or the dog. |  | | To be perfectly frank, your lady doesn’t really want to go to them either, but it helps to hear someone like her (NOT A MAN) say, “it will be all right” and see that there are other women in the world who are in the same mess she is in. |
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| | Childbirth Videos DVDs by Injoy |
 | | With Choices in Childbirth you can be sure that the information you provide about medical interventions is complete, up-to-date, and accurate. |  | | You'll guide parents step-by-step through each procedure and provide an even-handed presentation of benefits and drawbacks. |  | | This video explains when induction or augmentation may be medically indicated and when they are not. |
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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8148/ucbirth.html
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| | Childbirth |
 | | Many hospitals require any coach, you plan to have in the delivery room or your husband, to attend childbirth classes. |  | | Childbirth can be thought of as both the beginning and the end of something. |  | | You may also want to take some childbirth classes. |
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