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To every one else, Labour & Delivery questions or stories are just too much information!! For Moms in The Ring, there's no such thing.
Having a baby is the ultimate challenge and there are a trillion reasons to ask questions, ask advice and share your L&D story. Let's face it, there's no practical reason we shouldn't all receive a medal of honour for volunteering to go through this. Luckily for Moms, those tiny hands, big innocent eyes, chubby legs and sweet sounds are award enough.
>> For soon-to-be moms, post your questions, concerns, experiences.
>> For new and veteran moms, post your answers, experiences, advice.
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By Tralee Pearce With the rise of cesarean sections in Canada, a baby's birth date now often comes down to a matter of scheduling. When is the doctor available? Is there a slot at your hospital of choice?
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I've always been curious about this, and it popped up this morning! :) Braxton Hicks ContractionsPregnancy tends to come with a host of different discomforts, ranging from morning sickness, to bladder problems, to nosebleeds. As your pregnancy progresses, you may begin to notice a tightness in your uterus. This tightness is actually referred to as a Braxton Hicks contraction, and it is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms. Read on to find out more about Braxton Hicks contractions and how to tell them apart from the real signs of labor.
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Thought I would share this as many books do not cover this and many moms vaguely remember the first hour because they are so consumed with baby, so might be of interest to those of you expecting... Written by: Julie Snyder (preg.org) Your baby is here! You've heard a first cry! The announcement of boy or girl has been made. The first test, the Apgar, has been administered and everything is great, but there's more.
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Thursday, 06 November 2008 19:15
http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/special/tn9759/sec5.htm
By Moms -
Labour & Delivery
Stage One Labour: Early, Active, and Transition Phases
The birthing process is known as labour and delivery. No one can predict when labour will start. One woman can have all the signs that her body is ready to deliver, yet she may not have the baby for weeks. Another woman may have no advance signs before she goes into active labour. First-time deliveries are more difficult to predict.
Signs of approaching early labour
Signs that early labour is not far off include the following:
The baby settles into your pelvis. Although this is called dropping, or lightening, you may not feel it.
Your cervix begins to thin and open (cervical effacement and dilatation). Your health professional checks for this during your prenatal examinations.
Braxton Hicks contractions become
Last Updated ( Monday, 10 November 2008 03:28 )
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Many of you who will read this article have heard my midwife sales pitch. I always take the opportunity now to recommend a midwife to a pregnant woman, not because I believe that a midwife is the right choice for everyone, but because I believe that every woman deserves to know that she has a choice. I make it no secret that I believe midwives deliver better and more personal care than an OB/GYN. Because of this I am often asked why I believe that. What is the difference between an OB/GYN and a midwife? To answer that question, I’ll share my story. I must put out a disclaimer however, that I see the world through my own experiences, my own perspective. Although I will say some negative things about my OB, I know that there are fabulous OBs out there and that many women have had great birth experiences in the care of an OB. So biased? Indeed! Having said that, here is my story…
Last Updated ( Thursday, 06 November 2008 14:57 )
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