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	Childbirth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Childbirth (also called labo(u)r, birth, partus or parturition) is the culmination of a human pregnancy with the emergence of a newborn infant from its mother's uterus.
		This is referred to as "being born in the caul." The caul is harmless and its membranes are easily broken and wiped away by the doctor or midwife assisting with the childbirth.
		In most cultures, childbirth is considered to be the beginning of a person's life, and a person's age is defined relative to it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Childbirth (3286 words)

	Childbirth
		Childbirth (also called labour, birth, or parturition) is the culmination of pregnancy, the emergence of a child from its mother's uterus.
		With the advent of modern interventive obstetrics, premature artificial rupture of the membranes has become common and it is rare for infants to be born in the caul in Western births.
		Non-progression of labor (longterm contractions without adequate cervical dilation) is generally treated with cervical prostaglandin gel or intravenous synthetic oxytocin preparations.
	www.econtentos.com /childbirth.htm (1501 words)

	Labor and Childbirth
		You may also be interested in taking childbirth preparation classes, such as Lamaze, which emphasizes minimal medical intervention, teaches coping methods for labor and delivery, and helps guide new parents in the many decisions they will make before and during the birth process.
		Childbirth is different for all women, and no one can predict how much pain you will have.
		Since these two conditions are mutually exclusive, the fearful mother's body may be unable to progress to full dilation and her labor may go one for many, many hours as her body tries in vain to both close up in fear and open to release the baby simultaneously.
	www.orgsites.com /oh/childbirth (1269 words)

	Childbirth
		Childbirth includes both labor (the process of birth) and delivery (the birth itself); it refers to the entire process as an infant makes its way from the womb down the birth canal to the outside world.
		A slowing of labor or any indication of difficulty in the body passing through the pelvis should be an indication that it is safer to consider a cesarean section.
		Difficult labor is commonly caused by one of the three following conditions: abnormalities in the mother's birth canal; abnormalities in the position of the fetus; abnormalities in the labor, including weak or infrequent contractions.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/childbirth.jsp (3317 words)

	Stages of Labor - Pregnancy Childbirth - Stages of Childbirth
		For first-time moms who are at least 37 weeks along, labor and delivery takes an average of 15 hours, although for plenty of women it lasts more than 20 hours, and for a lucky few it's over much sooner.
		The length of early labor depends in large part on how ripe your cervix is at the beginning of labor and how frequent and strong your contractions are.
		Labor varies widely, but on average it takes about six hours for a woman having her first baby to go from 4 centimeters to full dilation.
	www.babycenter.com /refcap/pregnancy/childbirth/177.html (3422 words)

	Birthsong Childbirth Education & Support Services - Labor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Induction of labor is defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as "the stimulation of uterine contractions before the spontaneous onset of labor for the purpose of accomplishing delivery"--that is, artificially starting a labor that has not begun naturally on its own.
		She is a Bradley Method childbirth teacher at St. John's Hospital, a lactation educator, and an expert in pregnancy and postpartum exercise.
		Labor induction with a prenatal diagnosis of fetal macrosomia.
	onyx-ii.com /birthsong/page.cfm?labor (6577 words)

	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.
		If she had enemas as part of childbirth, and almost everyone over 20's mother did, she may also be quite accepting and supportive of the treatment.
	www.lifeknox.com /childbirth.htm (4851 words)

	Pain in Labor - Motherstuff
		Childbirth Your Choices for Managing Pain Don't know much about this book, found it during my wanderings on the net.
		Pain in Labor A short abstract from a clinical study on this topic.
		Pain in Labor Doesn't Have to Be Intolerable A neat little article which looks at just exactly how much time of the average labor is "painful." Helpful in attempting to reframe your experience.
	www.motherstuff.com /html/midwife-pain.html (714 words)

	childbirth
		Labor is a series of events leading up to the birth of a child.
		The most common "symptom" of labor is contraction of the uterus prior to expulsion of the child through the birth canal (cervix and vagina).
		The exact triggers for the onset of labor are unknown, although most biologists agree that chemical signals generated in the baby's brain are transferred to the mother across the placenta.
	facstaff.uww.edu /wentzl/childbirth.html (827 words)

	Signs of Labor - Childbirth Resources at StorkNet's Childbirth Cubby
		With discussions of Braxton-Hicks Contractions, false labor, true labor, pre-labor contractions, round ligament pain and all sorts of other pains and cramps, you may be worried that you won't know when you're really in labor.
		False labor pains are usually in the lower abdomen and groin.
		True labor contractions tend to start at the top of your uterus radiating down through your abdomen and lower back.
	www.storknet.com /cubbies/childbirth/labor.htm (740 words)

	Acupuncture.Com - Labor & Childbirth - Delivery - Traditional Chinese Medicine
		But if the woman's labor goes on for more than a day, all the woman's affairs are settled and her appetite diminished, this is insufficiency of middle qi not able to transport the and move the fetus"
		Potential labor problems can be greatly aided by the use of herbs and an appropriate activity before labor to drain excess or tonify depletion.
		In my limited experience, having recently witnessed the birth of my son Noah, labor is aided by a clear plan of action, focused breathing, a synchronized supportive set of people at the birth and an emotionally clear laboring woman.
	www.acupuncture.com /conditions/labordelivery.htm (778 words)

	Childbirthclass.com - Childbirthclass.com is your complete resource for parents and your children on childbirth.
		Labor of Love® Childbirth Class is taught by a Nationally recognized Internationally Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula and Lactation Educator.
		During labor it helps women get into positions that help labor progress and align the baby in the pelvis properly.
		This Internet site and Labor of Love video/workbook provide information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only.
	www.childbirthclass.com (643 words)

	Labor and Childbirth Pain Control
		If childbirth education courses are not available, or you are unable to attend your hospital or Obstetrician's office may have literature available which may provide this information.
		Narcotics are often used on women that are early in labor or women who are tolerating labor fairly well, but may need a little help to control the pain of the contractions.
		So when a woman develops back pain after an epidural for childbirth, the question arises as to whether the back pain actually came from the epidural, from the pregnancy and childbirth, or from frequent bending to pick up a new baby.
	www.lcanesthesia.com /labor.html (4898 words)

	Amazon.com: Labor of Love Childbirth Class (1999) : Video (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Childbirth educator Sherry Turney is a cheerful and knowledgeable guide to the complex--and sometimes intimidating--world of labor and birth.
		In this four-hour tape, she teaches her two-day course to an actual class, covering signs and stages of labor, exercise and breathing during labor, and hospital procedures for vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
		There are other videos on the market today that cover the topic of childbirth in a shorter amount of time but do not provide the level of detail or updated information that is relevant in the delivery of obstetrical care today.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000K2TM?v=glance (1996 words)

	Aromatherapy for Labor and Childbirth
		What we do know is that labor is likely the hardest work a woman will endure in her lifetime.
		More and more women are turning to aromatherapy during their labor to help them cope with the emotional issues facing them.
		Resources usually divide labor neatly into three phases, but it's important to recognize that each childbirth experience is unique.
	www.childbirthsolutions.com /articles/birth/aromabirth/index.php (598 words)

	Childbirth and labor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Birth Wisdom: Childbirth labor support training to assist laboring women childbirth and labor.
		In terms of childbirth the "labor" stage can be broken down into three distinct.
		She is also a one-woman force for woman-centered labor and childbirth practices.
	www.finebabies.com /childbirth+and+labor.html (308 words)

	MedlinePlus: Childbirth
		Labor Pain: Medications for Relief (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
		Preterm Labor: Prevention Is the Key (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
		Labor Pain: Hypnosis, Acupuncture and Reflexology (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/childbirth.html (604 words)

	Baby Corner - Labor & Childbirth
		You may be surprised to know that there are many methods and techniques to labor and childbirth, some of which you may have never heard of.
		Labor and birth, of course, are very physical.
		Not only will the mother expend much energy during this time, but also her senses can be heightened.
	www.thebabycorner.com /category/39 (403 words)

	Baby Blog Childbirth / babyblog.com
		It is important to know the signs of labor and learn about the different options available for giving birth so you feel confident and comfortable with your experience.
		Remember the signs of true labor, so that you will know when you are having the "real thing:"
		The materials contained here are not intended to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional.
	www.babyblog.com /mobile/03_childbirth.html (641 words)

	Childbirth And Labor
		Anyone who has actually been at the birth of their child will tell you that is hard describe the feeling that rush through your body as your child enters the world, and gives his first cry.
		However, before you can even get to going into labor, there are many choices you and your partner need to make and many thing s to organize.
		Many people are so interested in how their pregnancy is developing, that they often forget about the "minor" worries of labor, such as what they should take with them to the hospital, what goes into your hospital bag.
	www.pregnancy-calendars.net /childbirth.html (260 words)

	Labor Resources- Childbirth.org
		Labor and Birth Resources - Here are the basics of labor.
		Complications of Labor - Not every labor is a smooth ride, learn what you need to know when the road gets bumpy.
		Inductions - Inductions of labor are very common.
	www.childbirth.org /articles/labor.html (167 words)

	Pregnancy Condition Center: Positions during labor and birth to Refresher childbirth classes :
		Standing may increase your urge to push in the second stage of labor.
		You are encouraged to attend with your partner or labor companion.
		These are prepared childbirth classes designed specifically for parents who have already had a baby.
	www.medformation.com /ac/pregcc.nsf/page/encvol8 (1199 words)

	Labor & Childbirth Positions
		Most women do well lying on their side during labor, while others like to walk during labor.
		Sitting during early labor: Makes your uterus move forward, taking pressure off your diaphragm and improving the blood supply to the contracting muscles.
		Use a wall or ask to lean on your labor coach during contractions.
	www.mypregnancyguide.com /Labor/LaborPositions.html (440 words)

	Childbirth and Pregnancy Resource: ChildbirthSolutions
		Childbirth Solutions' mission is to inform women worldwide about all of their options so that they may make informed choices for the most empowering birth experience that is possible.
		Stahler and Gheridian made news as a rare instance of a malpractice judgment based on an allegedly unwanted and unnecessary cesarean section rather than a failure to perform such an operation...
		Our newsletter is a monthly publication that serves Virginia residents and Members of Childbirth Solutions.
	www.childbirthsolutions.com (267 words)

	Childbirth DVDs \| Childbirth Video \| Labor Video
		Welcome to the childbirth DVD page.Childbirth (also called labour, birth, or parturition) is the culmination of pregnancy, the emergence of a child from its mother's uterus.
		Midwives see childbirth as a normal event for most women, one which is best handled by as few interventions as possible.
		This program is suitable for women and their labor partners as well as doulas, educators, doctors or medical students, midwives and massage professionals working with pregnant clients.
	learningfromdvds.com /Childbirth-DVDs.html?adwords=Childbirth+videos (825 words)

	childbirth natural labor induction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		hypnosis and stress management clinic treating childbirth natural labor induction with hypnotherapy childbirth natural labor induction treatment in Plymouth Devon UK
		The following natural labor induction techniques are much less risky than drug induced labor.
		Including subjects of labor and delivery,using a Midwife,alleviating pain,and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
	www.hypnospot.co.uk /childbirth-natural-labor-induction.html (343 words)

	Child Birth Pictures and Information : Doctor-Reviewed Articles at Healthline.com
		An emergency childbirth is the delivery of a baby when no health care professional is present.
		During this time, the mother's contractions open the cervix, and the baby begins to move down the birth canal.
		Use Healthline to search the web for more Childbirth information.
	www.healthline.com /channel/childbirth/2794074.html (732 words)

	dooce: A Labor Story
		Kennedy’s brilliant account of the birth of her son, something I read studiously in the weeks leading up to the birth of Leta, something that had me squarely convinced that any labor not involving a toilet was really no labor at all.
		Jon is still trying to reconcile the fact that he wasted three precious hours of his life timing poop labor.
		I don’t want to be induced, not with my garlic hemorrhoids, but he says that he’s going to be on vacation for most of the week and that I may go into labor when he isn’t in town.
	www.dooce.com /archives/daily/03_16_2004.html (2939 words)

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