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Review: Natal Hypnotherapy Birth preparation CD
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2006 01:20:31
Self-hypnosis for the labour room delivers more than we expected
to staying positive, especially as breathing through the contractions for 16 hours didn't deliver any progress on the dilation front. But again and again (and again and again) I remembered the reassuring voice and told myself to relax and breathe. When
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When a caesarean is the best option
By Maria Muennich on 30/05/2007 00:45:29
It may not be your ideal birthing experience, but there are times when a c-section may be the best option for you and your baby
by caesarean and when there are three or more babies to be delivered a caesarean is almost always the delivery method. In the case of twins, some doctors are more willing than others to attempt vaginal delivery if the first baby is breech, so if an attempted
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Using TENS in labour
By Maria Muennich on 07/10/2008 00:02:10
The key points of this natural form of pain relief
to release endorphins, it's own natural pain killers. The signals are delivered to your skin via gel-covered pads wired to the unit and attached to specific places on your back. The signals can be varied in frequency and intensity as contractions become
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Transporting your children on your travels
By Maria Muennich on 28/07/2008 13:07:10
Whether you're wondering whether to take your car seat on the plane, invest in a lightweight buggy or ditch the pushchair completely, there's plenty to think about
at the other end. If can also help to have your buggy to get through the airport. Your buggy may then be delivered to you at the gate on arrival - in which case you'll have to wait at the gate for it but it'll be delivered personally, so it's less likely
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Who decides whether you have a caesarean section?
By Maria Muennich on 27/02/2009 01:21:06
Whether you're totally set against a caesarean or keen on avoiding vaginal birth, who makes the decision on whether you have the operation
of your doctor and midwife and their reading of the situation. There are certain situations when a caesarean will be the only safe way to deliver your baby, in which case a caesarean will be presented to you as the only option. In many other cases
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Five easy ways to boost energy in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 17/08/2009 01:13:01
Making another human being can put quite a strain on the system so here are some simple pick-me-ups to help keep you going and maybe even put a spring in your step
're struggling to summon up the energy to simply get up in the morning, but there really is nothing like exercise to give you an energy-boost. Exercise improves your circulation, delivering more oxygen to your body's cells and so directly raising your energy
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Using epidurals for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 26/03/2009 01:20:17
The key points
What is an epidural and how does it work?An epidural is an anaesthetic-analgesic mix delivered to the spine via a fine tube inserted with a curved, hollow needle under local anaesthetic. The anaesthetic in the epidural numbs the nerves in your spine
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Pain relief in labour: an overview
By Maria Muennich on 05/11/2009 00:08:11
Expectant mums now have a wide range of choice when it comes to coping with labour, whether through medical relief, alternative therapies or both
anaesthetic otherwise known as laughing gas) inhaled through a mouth-piece. Dampens pain and may leave you feeling lightheaded and laughing. Find out more...Epidural - A highly effective anaesthetic-analgesic mix delivered to the spine via a fine tube inserted
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Review: Body Clock's Femme Elite TENS tiny toner
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2006 01:41:07
Dinky package offers drug-free pain relief, pelvic floor stimulation and muscle toning all in one for those post-natal black and blues
to your body with self-adhesive pads. These pads deliver electrical impulses through your skin to diminish the sensation of pain. Designed to provide relief from post-natal discomforts, the Femme Elite works on the same principle, but takes things a step
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Polyhydramnios: symptoms, causes and treament
By Maria Muennich on 15/11/2009 01:00:30
What are the implications of an excess of amniotic fluid for your pregnancy and birth, and what can you do?
deliver healthy babies.How is the condition diagnosed?Polyhydramnios is frequently picked up at a routine check. If you seem to be growing very fast for your stage of pregnancy, or if you are suffering some pregnancy discomforts particularly strongly (such
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