Birthing Options
leading contributors
Last 30 days
Brenda Lane
All contributors in Birthing Options
feature articles
Brenda Lane
Jun 11, 2009
Walking Epidurals
One of the newest options for laboring women is known as the walking epidural. This medication allows pain relief and even the possibility of walking to the bathroom.
more...
Jun 3, 2009
Benefits of Tubs During Labor
Contrary to popular opinion, epidurals are not the only effective method for pain relief during labor. More mothers are discovering the benefits of laboring in the tub.
more...
May 18, 2009
How to Ripen Your Cervix
If you have passed your due date, your cervix may need some help in order to be ready for labor. What cervical ripening agents may be used?
more...
May 7, 2009
Home Birth Safety
Parent-consumers still want to have the option of having a home birth, however support for home births from the medical community may be dwindling.
more...
Apr 9, 2009
Changing Routine Practices in Obstetrics
If the evidence says that some of the old practices are no longer valid, it is time to re-think them. Here are changes you should be asking for with regard to your care.
more...
Apr 8, 2009
Patient-Controlled Epidurals
In many hospitals around the world, the rate of epidurals during labor reaches close to 90%. New methods of pain relief include the patient-controlled epidural.
more...
Mar 31, 2009
Defining Natural Childbirth
Not everyone agrees on the term "natural childbirth" and what it means. Does it refer to a vaginal birth versus a cesarean? How do you define natural childbirth?
more...
All feature articles in Birthing Options
How to subscribe to article feeds
contributing articles
Birthing Options
May 5, 2009
Birth Options for New Mothers
By:
Jennifer Wagaman
It is important for pregnant moms to understand their birthing options and be prepared for this important occasion.
more...
May 2, 2009
Choosing Your Birth Attendant and Location
By:
Rachel Olsson
Birth couldn't be any more normal or human, but with all the options and decisions, it can be a little confusing!
more...
Apr 29, 2009
How to Increase Your Odds for a Natural Birth
By:
Marcy Paulson
For women who hope for a natural delivery during their baby's birth, here are important tips to help them make it to the end without an epidural.
more...
Oct 26, 2008
What is Freebirthing?
By:
Mia Carter
Freebirthing is a trend of non-medical birthing without the guidance of a midwife, OB-GYN, or other medical professional. Many moms also forgo formal prenatal care.
more...
Oct 25, 2008
How to Hire a Birth Doula
By:
Amy Kreydin
A Birth Doula provides emotional, physical and informational support to a woman and her partner during childbirth and should be hired according to the couple's needs.
more...
Oct 17, 2008
Managing Pain in Labour
By:
Jen Syrkiewicz
Labour can be difficult, but there are a number of ways to alleviate pain to make the experience as comfortable as possible.
more...
Sep 10, 2008
What to Expect When You Are Induced
By:
Elizabeth Richards
Understanding common standards of practice for induction and pain relief during child birth can make delivery easier and less stressful.
more...
All contributing articles in Birthing Options
How to subscribe to article feeds
|