Sentences with phrase «decided on a birth»

I spoke with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Kristin Gourley to get her expert advice on common problems like deciding on a birth control, finding the perfect nursing position, and even dealing with family members who think you should use a bottle so they can feed the baby.

So when it comes to the big choices, such as deciding on your birth plan, considering an unconventional method might seem like more than you can handle.

It's important to note that the standards of birth centers vary, so it's best to ask specific questions before deciding on a birth center — like their transfer rate (according to the American Pregnancy Association, 7 to 12 percent is reasonable), their equipment (do they have a birthing tub, for instance?)

Have you decided on your birth team?

We decided on the birth control shot.

Have you decided on your birth team?

Not exact matches

Instead of focusing on «birth control,» the Pope turns to the first of the cardinal virtues, practical wisdom (prudentia, phronesis), and speaks of the excellence of prudence in deciding, in God's presence, how many children to have» how to «regulate» fertility.

If the Holy Spirit is on all of our hearts at birth that helps us decide between right and wrong whether we choose it or not then more people should find it in their hearts to give to the needy.

The practice of infant baptism is the visible acknowledgement that from birth the child is being shaped by his faith environment; and the practice of confirmation of baptism is the recognition that on reaching years of discretion a person must decide for himself between commitment and rejection.

Remember that Roe v. Wade decided that states can not prohibit abortion based on a «theory» that life begins before birth.

I try not to put too much pressure on myself to speak up as the token «Christian feminist» on issues like these, but after reading multiple blog posts and articles this week from Christian men about women and contraception, I decided to add my two cents as a pro-life woman of faith who supports affordable access to birth control for women.

I was fortunate in that one of my best friends ended up deciding on a midwife - attended home birth for her second child.

At the same time, I understand why breastfeeding, birth, parenting, etc., can be very emotional topics for many of us and why it can be hard to look at it and say, «Sometimes I reach or approach the ideal... sometimes I don't know what's best... sometimes I know, but I just couldn't... and sometimes I've decided that on this issue, good enough is good enough.»

Some fathers themselves may decide not to seek registration on the birth certificate, nor to go to court for PR, because they believe these steps could • harm themselves (e.g. fears of liability for child support; and that contact with «the law» could expose them to prosecution in other areas) • harm the mother (e.g. her access to benefits) • harm their children (e.g. where his relationship with the mother is conflictual and unstable, a father may fear that by seeking PR his contact with his children will be disrupted or stopped).

Depending on when you decide to start your maternity leave, if your baby is born early, your leave starts the day after the birth.

I have met many women who have given up on their dream of having multiple children due to birth trauma that was not acknowledged or healed, and many who have decided to reopened the possibility for themselves after treatment.

When the Birth Place and its accompanying Resource Center for Pregnancy and Childbirth opened in 1979, the team of people involved was committed to non-medicated births, «which is not a matter of (deciding) what wallpaper is on the wall,» Hopkins said.

Home birth, mama is a nurse for maternity home health company, faced opposition but support from immediate family, had some formative and transformative experiences that were precursors for a deciding on a home birth, devoured much research on positive births and home births and empowered herself with it, lots of visualisation, hand s and knees swaying, followed the urge to moan and it felt good, bath, natural endorphins produce a feeling as «high as a kite», felt her own baby, skin to skin bonding, ready to have another one!

Reprogrammed belief system, decided after originally planning elective caesarean that home birth was the go, committed time and energy into being pregnancy and preparing for birth, faith over fear, comfortable with midwife after devoting time and energy into the relationship, created vision board and reflected daily, music at birth, swayed body, focused inwards, concentrated on breath, support from partner, relief in water pool, slipped in and out of dreamlike consciousness, caught baby in own hand s, profound spiritual connection, trusting

Even if you decide on the traditional hospital setting, understanding the benefits and drawbacks of each birth environment will ensure that you've made the best decision for you and your family.

It was entertaining to see how MDC handled my cesarean birth story — of course eventually the moderators decided that they couldn't let comments on it remain open.

Rather than climb back up on the operating room table, they have decided to have a vaginal birth after cesarean.

(all photos above courtesy of Calvin) While long drives in a pick up truck are generally a good time, this very pregnant mama decided that all those bumpy back roads of Maine were just a little more than I wanted (though I know it could be done, a birth on the side of the road is not my idea of fun).

This may be because they decide this is the safest option for them based on their medical history, while others prefer the certainty and convenience of scheduling their birth.

Unfortunately I came up strep B positive so home birth was not an option and in the end Talara decided to come just over three weeks early on Easter Sunday.

Research has suggested that water births are as safe as normal births when carried out on healthy mothers; doctors and midwives will decide if a water birth is a safe and wise option based on the health of the mother and the positioning and health of the baby.

And if you do decide on a water birth, you don't have to take «no» for an answer from your care provider.

The level of openness should be decided on a case - by - case basis and the birth parents need to understand that both parties must agree on the level of on - going communication between them post-placement, although the agreement isn't legally binding.

Inspired by a discussion amongst the writers on Eco Child's Play about our births and the safety of home births in particular, we decided to share our labor experiences with our readers.

Albini was first exposed to water birth 12 years ago when he attended a conference on the topic with his wife Shelley; they decided to use the method to give birth to their third child.

As time went on, and she learned more about the natural birthing process and the current state of maternity care (as well as reflecting on her unmedicated hospital birth experience), she knew that she would not want to birth another child in the hospital, so as she and her husband Matt looked forward to conceiving their second child she had already decided on hiring a licensed midwife and planning to birth at home.

I also have to second the «bring your own stuff» and «keep an eagle eye on your bill» if you decide to birth in the hospital.

Let's see, While Ina May was on her caravan to Tennessee she had a preterm birth at 32 weeks and decided not to be in a hospital and the baby died.

Another thing that moms say they wish they had decided on before going into labor was whether or not they should have skin - to - skin contact with their babies after giving birth.

My concern is that too many people «decide» their choices ahead of time and put way too much pressure on birth.

Have back up plans decided upon before the birth so if you are faced with unexpected outcomes, you don't have to bail on all your plans and feel as if you have lost any control.»

Its time to get over the «Im better than you because I used my vagina to give birth» or «c - sections are ok, but only under these medical complications that I have decided on» stigmas!

During pregnancy, many women create their birth plans and decide on what type of birth they'd like to have.

Ultimately, how much information about birth a child can handle is going to vary widely depending on their age and temperament, so you'll have to decide how much information you're comfortable sharing and what your personal values and boundaries are.

Together they decide on whether to have a home birth with a midwife in attendance, or to have their baby in a birthing center without the use of drugs - a natural childbirth.

a a doula myself for a few years, when I found myself pregnant for the 3rd time, some how I decided to make the less popular choice of having an unassisted birth... (I will spare everyone here the lecture on how much healthier it is for both mom and baby to be born at home!

There is a big variety of birth pools out there, so you should look at this criteria on deciding which one is best for you:

Many women decide on one method before the birth and then change their minds once their baby is born, or in the weeks or months after.

So before you decide on giving birth in water in a hospital ask your midwife or a doctor about the guidelines of water birth for a specific hospital.

This community can also help you find a new care provider, decide on which car seat to buy and help you find other local resources for pregnancy, birth and parenting.

Decide what side you are on, and what is best for your baby, as this shot is given almost immediately after birth.

If I can educate all women on the issues they will face if they should decide to become pregnant in our country at the moment — then that is not just changing that woman's birth, but also shaping how they will share their story for the rest of their life.

Learn about breastfeeding and start deciding on your plans for after baby's birth.

If you know the baby's sex before birth, then deciding on your baby's nursery décor is more focused and less general than if you decide to keep it all a mystery until the actual birth.

The overall mortality rate for all - risk term pregnancies across the board ought to be significantly higher than the mortality rate for the «low - risk» women who decide on nonhospital birth.