Childbirth Preparation
Pushing (Bearing Down) The Baby
The process of labor is a complicated one as a number of events happen simultaneously and are responsible for the delivery of the baby. The passage, the passenger (baby) and the mother all are actively involved in this great natural phenomenon. What Is Meant...
Lamaze Method Of Childbirth
Giving birth to a child, without any doubt, is the most significant phase of a woman’s life. Delivery also rolls in with difficulties and complications. To facilitate the pain and complications the easiest method that may ever come to your mind maybe opting...
Episiotomy: The Complete View
Episiotomy is defined as an incision made surgically in the perineum and the posterior wall of vagina during the third stage of labor to enlarge the vaginal opening for the delivery of head of the baby. It is also referred as ‘birth canal widening’...
Shoulder Presentation And Delivery
Vaginal delivery is the best option to bring the baby into this world. But there are some instances which make vaginal delivery quite difficult. When Does The Baby Move In Birthing Position? Towards the end of the gestation period, the fetus moves into the...
Does Having Bigger Hips Mean I Will Have An Easier Delivery?
Every pregnant woman wishes for an easy, problem less delivery. Though there are several elements that determine the mode of delivery, it is a common practice of the pregnant woman to analyze her chances of having an easy delivery by comparing her health...
Overdue Pregnancy- Why Is My Baby Late?
Passing the due date without the symptoms of much-awaited labor will put you in a confused and anxious situation. A pregnant woman focusses on her due date with lots of anticipation and anxiety, especially during the last month of your pregnancy. However, you...
Top 12 Causes Of Low Birth Weight In Babies
Low birth weight is one of the prominent ‘new baby concern’ for most parents. Let us try to understand this phenomenon better. What Is Considered As Low Birth Weight In Babies? A baby whose birth weight is less than 2.5 kilograms is considered to have low...
Which Foods Can Help Induce Labor Naturally?
There are several fruits, vegetables and food items that influence pregnancy and delivery. Some foods influence the health of the mother and unborn child by supplying the daily needed vital nutrients while there are other food items that are capable of...
My First Baby Was Premature, Will My Second Baby Be Premature Too?
Undergoing an early delivery and dealing with a premature baby might have been the hardest time of your life. It might have drained your emotional and physical energy. No wonder your decision to have a second baby worries you considering the chances of...